Standard Column

Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Notice: Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column assembly on its end could collapse the steering shaft loosen the plastic injections that maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column assembly could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the columns collapsible design. If it is necessary to remove the steering wheel, refer to Steering Wheel Replacement. Under no condition should the end of the shaft be hammered on, as hammering could loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity.

Notice: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so we cause the coil assembly in the steering column to become uncentered which will cause damage to the coil assembly.

Caution: Refer to SRS Handling Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disable the SRS system. Refer to Restraint Systems.
2. Remove the knee bolster.
3. Remove the shift cable from the steering column (column shift only).





4. Lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower steering column trim cover using J 42640.





5. Loosen the center screw in order to remove the steering column bulkhead connector.





6. Remove the nuts that retain the steering column to the steering column toe plate.
7. Remove the nuts that retain the steering column to the steering column upper support bracket.
8. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
9. Remove the upper intermediate shaft from the steering column.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.
2. Install the steering column to the vehicle.

Caution: Tighten the Steering Column LOWER Bolts Prior to the UPPER Bolts.

3. Install the nuts that retain the steering column to the steering column toe plate.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice In Service Precautions.

4. Install the nuts that retain the steering column to the steering column upper support bracket.
Tighten
1. Tighten the steering column to the steering column toe plate retaining nuts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
2. Tighten the steering column to the steering column upper support bracket retaining nuts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the steering column bulkhead connector to the vehicle wire harness.
Tighten
Tighten the steering column bulkhead connector center screw to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).





6. Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640 from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.
7. Install the shift cable from the steering column (column shift only).
8. Install the knee bolster.
9. Enable the SRS system. Refer to Restraint Systems.