Repair Procedures

Removal

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




2. Loosen the bolts 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 vehicle equipped with SRS).

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

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








5. Remove the lower cover (A).




6. Remove the steering column lower (A) and upper shrouds (B).




7. Disconnect the connectors and remove the multifunction switch (A).




8. Remove the bolt (A) 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 nuts (A).




10. Remove the steering column mounting bolts (A) and nuts (B).




11. Remove the steering column and shaft with the universal joint and cover.

Installation

1. Before installation, grease the inner side of the bearing, the boot, and the dust cover.
2. Install the steering column mounting bolts (A) and nuts (B).

Tightening torque :
13 - 18N.m (1.3 - 1.8kgf.m, 9.4 - 13lb-ft)

CAUTION:
Connect the universal joint to the pinion shaft of the gear box in advance




3. Install the dust cover mounting nuts (A).

Tightening torque :
13 - 18N.m (1.3 - 1.8kgf.m, 9.4 - 13lb-ft)




4. Install the connecting bolt (A) between the universal joint and the pinion shaft.

Tightening torque :
18 - 25N.m (1.8 - 2.5kgf.m, 13 - 18lb-ft)




5. Install the multifunction switch (B) mounting screws (A) and the connectors.




6. Install the steering column lower (A) and upper (B) shrouds.





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

7. Install the crush pad lower cover (A).




8. Install the steering wheel locking nut (A).

Tightening torque :
40 - 50N.m (4 - 5kgf.m, 28.9 - 36.1lb-ft)

NOTE:
Check that the front wheels is in the right direction in advance.




9. Install the horn pad (A) to steering wheel and tighten the bolts.








10. Connect the negative (-) terminal (A) to the battery.