Steering Column: Service and Repair

STEERING COLUMN/SHAFT

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative terminal (A) from the battery and then wait for 30 seconds.





2. Loosen the bolts in the illustration and then remove the horn pad (A).











3. Disconnect the connectors and remove the steering wheel lock nut.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 40 - 50 (4.0 - 5.0, 29 - 36)
4. After making the marks on the steering wheel and shaft for reinstallation, remove the steering wheel using a SST (09561-11002).

CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.





5. Loosen the screws, and then remove the lower crash pad (A).





6. Loosen the screws, and then remove the steering column upper (B) and lower shrouds (A).





7. Disconnect the connectors (A) and then remove the clock sprig (B).





8. Disconnect the connectors (A) and remove the multi-function switch (B).





9. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (B) from the steering gear assembly.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 13 - 18 (1.3 - 1.8, 9.4 - 13.0)





10. Remove the steering column assembly by loosening the steering column mounting bolts and nut (A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 13 - 18 (1.3 - 1.8, 9.4 - 13.0)





DISASSEMBLY
KEY LOCK ASSEMBLY
1. Make a groove on head of the special bolt (A) by using a punch.





2. Remove the key lock assembly (A) from the steering column (B) by loosing special bolts.





3. When reassembling the key lock assembly, loosely install new special bolts to the steering column shaft.





4. Tighten the special bolt until its head is cut off.





UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the universal joint (B) assembly from the steering column assembly (C) by loosening the bolt (A).





2. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.

INSPECTION
1. Check the steering column shaft for damage and deformation.
2. Check connection for play, damage and smooth operation.
3. Check the joint bearing for wear and damage.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Before installing, apply mufti purpose grease to each moving parts.

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

CAUTION: Align the marks on the steering wheel and shaft for reinstallation when installing the steering wheel.