Repair procedures

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal(A) from the battery.




2. Loosen the tapping screws and lift up the horn pad and remove it.
3. Remove the lock nut and the washer.

CAUTION:
Before doing these procedures, see the SRS section (RT Group. Only for vehicles equipped with SRS).








4. Remove the steering wheel with (09561-11001).

CAUTION:
Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it doing so may damage the collapsible mechanism.




5. Remove the steering column lower and upper shrouds.
6. Remove the lower cover.




7. Disconnect the connectors and remove the multifunction switch.




8. Remove the bolts securing the coupling and universal joint. Pull out the universal joint from the gear box.





CAUTION:
Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.

9. Remove the dust cover mounting bolts.




10. Remove the steering column mounting bolts (4bolts).
11. Remove the steering column and shaft with the universal joint and cover.






Installation

1. Before installation, apply multipurpose grease to the groove inside the bearing and contracting surfaces of the boot and cover assembly.
2. Connect the steering lower shaft and joint assembly.

NOTE:
When installing, mount the U-joint to the gear box first, then to the steering column shaft.

3. Install the dust cover to the column shaft assembly.
4. Install the steering column assembly to the column member assembly.
5. Install the multifunction switch and connect the connectors.

CAUTION:
When installing the clock spring, refer the RT group to prevent the damage of clock spring inner cable.

6. Install the lower cover and steering column upper and lower shroud.
7. Install the steering wheel.

NOTE:
When installing, do not use a hammer because the collapsible column shaft could be damaged.