Steering Column: Service and Repair
Without Toque Specifications:
REMOVAL
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK".
3. Disconnect the battery "-" terminal cable, and wait at least 5 minutes.
4. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located under the steering column.
CAUTION: The wheel of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the "LOCK" position before disconnecting the steering column from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SRS coil assembly to become uncentered which will cause damage to the SRS coil assembly.
5. Remove the engine hood opening lever, then remove steering lower cover.
6. Remove driver knee bolster (reinforcement).
7. Loosen the inflator module fixing bolt from behind the steering wheel assembly using a TORX(R) driver or equivalent until the inflator module can be released from steering assembly.
8. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located behind the inflator module.
9. Remove inflator module.
WARNING: The inflator module should always be carried with the urethane cover away from your body and should always be laid on a flat surface with the urethane side up. This is necessary because a free space is provided to allow the air cushion to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
10. Apply a setting mark (1) across the steering wheel and shaft so parts can be reassembled in their original position. Move the front wheels to the straight ahead position, then use steering wheel remover J-29752 to remove the steering wheel.
11. Remove steering column cover.
12. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors located under the steering column.
13. Remove the combination switch assembly with SRS coil.
NOTE: SRS coil is a part of combination switch assembly, which can not be replaced singly. Therefore, be sure not to remove the SRS coil from the combination switch assembly.
14. Remove snap ring.
15. Remove cushion rubber.
16. Remove shift lock cable (For A/T).
17. Disconnect the starter switch harness connector located under the steering column, then remove lock cylinder assembly.
18. Apply a setting mark (1) across the universal joint and second steering shaft to reassemble the parts in their original position, then remove steering column assembly and second shaft.
NOTE: A setting mark can be easily made if the shaft is withdrawn a little by loosening the steering shaft universal joint.
With Torque Specifications:
INSTALLATION
1. Install steering column assembly and second steering shaft.
2. Align the setting marks on the universal joint and second steering shaft made during removal.
3. Tighten the steering column fixing bolt (dash panel) to the specified torque. Torque to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).
4. Tighten the steering column fixing bolt (pedal bracket) to the specified torque. Torque to 20 Nm (14 ft. lbs.)
5. Tighten the universal joint to the specified torque. Torque to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
6. Install lock cylinder assembly.
7. Install shift lock cable (For A/T).
8. Install cushion rubber.
9. Install snap ring.
10. Install combination switch and SRS coil assembly. After installation of combination switch assembly, connect the combination switch wiring harness connector and the SRS 2-way connector located under the steering column.
11. Turn the SRS coil counter clockwise to full, return about 3 turns and align the neutral mark.
CAUTION: When turning the SRS coil counter clockwise to full, stop turning if resistance is felt. Forced further turning may damage to the cable in the SRS coil.
12. When installing the steering column cover, be sure to route each wire harness as illustrated so that the harnesses do not catch any moving parts.
13. Install steering wheel and align the setting marks made when removing.
CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel in direction of the shaft by using a hammer or other impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy absorbing unit.
14. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified torque. Torque to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
15. Support the module and carefully connect the module connector then install inflator module.
NOTE: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the plastic cover (wire protector) of inflator to prevent lead wire from being pinched.
16. Secure the module with one bolt to relieve weight on the wire connector.
17. Tighten bolts to specified sequence as illustrated. Torque to 8 Nm (69 inch lbs.).
18. Install driver knee bolster (reinforcement).
19. Install steering lower cover.
20. Install the engine hood opening lever.
21. Connect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located under the steering column.
22. Connect the battery "-" terminal cable.