Steering Column: Service and Repair

STEERING COLUMN/SHAFT





COMPONENTS

REMOVAL





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





2. After removing the two hexagon-bolts in the illustration, remove the driver's airbag module.





3. Remove the steering wheel lock nut.
4. After aligning the marks on the steering shaft and wheel, remove the steering wheel.

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





5. After removing the three screws in the illustration, remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.





6. After removing the screws in the illustration, remove the clock spring.





7. Remove the connectors from the multifunction switch and the multifunction switch.





8. Remove the lower crash pad.





9. Remove the bolt connecting the steering column shaft assembly with the intermediate upper shaft, and then separate them apart.





10. After removing the four mounting bolts, remove the steering column shaft assembly.





11. Remove the four mounting bolts in the dust cover assembly.
12. Remove the bolt tightening the intermediate upper shaft and intermediate lower shaft, and then separate them apart.





13. After removing the bolt connecting the steering gear box with the intermediate lower shaft, separate the intermediate lower shaft from the gear box.

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

ASSEMBLY
Assembly is the reverse of removal.

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY





1. If it is necessary to remove the key lock assembly, use a pinch to make a groove on the head of the special bolt, and then use a screwdriver to remove the key lock assembly mounting bracket.





2. Disassemble the key lock assembly from the steering column shaft.
3. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.