Removal and Installation

STEERING COLUMN

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL


CAUTION:
- Never give axial impact to steering column assembly during removal.
- Never move steering gear assembly when removing steering column assembly.
- Never rotate the steering shaft when removing steering column assembly.
1.Set the vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2.Place the tilt to the highest level. Place the telescopic to the longest level.
3.Remove driver air bag module. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
4.Remove steering wheel. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
5.Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
6.Remove the steering column cover. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
7.Remove spiral cable. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
8.Remove combination switch. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
9.Disconnect each switch harness connectors installed to steering column assembly.
10.Remove the upper joint mounting bolt and separate the joint from upper joint.

CAUTION:
When removing upper joint, never insert a tool, such as a screwdriver, into the yoke groove to pull out the upper joint. In case of the violation of the above, replace upper joint with a new one.
11.Remove steering column assembly.
- If necessary, remove telescopic motor, tilt motor, and brackets.
12.Perform inspection after removal. Refer to "Inspection" Procedures.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.





- To install the slide plate (1), create clearance (L) in the steering column assembly mounting area (2) as follows.









- Tighten the mounting bolts and nuts in the order shown in the figure when installing the steering column assembly.
- Be careful of the following points when installing the steering column assembly.

CAUTION:
- Never give axial impact to steering column assembly during installation.
- Never move steering gear assembly.
- Perform inspection after installation. Refer to "Inspection" Procedures.