Repair Procedures

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 gearbox.






REMOVAL

1. Drain the power steering fluid.
2. Disconnect the pressure tube and return tube.

Tightening torque:
32 - 48 Nm (3.2 - 4.8 kg-m, 23 - 34 lb-ft)





3. Remove the joint assembly connecting bolt.




4. Using the special tool (0K670-321-019), disconnect the tie rod end from the knuckle arm.

Tightening torque:
70 - 80 Nm (7.0 - 8.0 kg-m, 50 - 57 lb-ft)





5. Remove the steering gear box mounting bolts and remove the steering gear box assembly together with mounting rubber.

CAUTION:
When removing the gear box, pull it out carefully and slowly to avoid damaging the boot.

Tightening torque:
1) 122 - 158 Nm (12.2 - 15.8 kg-m, 88 - 114 lb-ft)
2) 75 - 95 Nm (7.5 - 9.5 kg-m, 54 - 68 lb-ft)