Steering Column: Service and Repair

Steering Column

Service Repair No - 57.40.01

Special Service Tools





Removal

1. Make the SRS system safe.
2. Remove the driver lower air bag.
3. Remove the steering column lower cowl.





4. Remove the steering column upper cowl.





5. CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the clips.

Release the steering column wiring harness.





6. If installed, disconnect the SRS ride-down electrical connector concealed at the rear of the steering column.





7. Remove the steering column universal joint clamp bolt and release the shaft.





8. Remove the steering column assembly.





9. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Using the special tool, remove the driver air bag module.
Special Service Tools: Remover, Driver Air Bag

Carefully release the 2 clips.





10. WARNING: Do not probe supplemental restraint system (SRS) electrical connectors.

Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.





11. Remove the steering wheel.





12. CAUTION: Make sure that the clockspring rotor does not rotate.

Remove the clockspring.





Installation

1. Install the steering column and tighten the bolts.

Torque:
25 Nm

2. WARNING: Make sure that a new bolt is installed.

Connect the steering shaft universal joint and tighten the bolt.
Torque:
25 Nm

3. Install the clockspring.
4. Install the steering wheel.

Torque:
40 Nm

5. WARNING: The SRS electrical connectors are unique. DO NOT force, or attempt to connect electrical connectors to the wrong sockets.

WARNING: Driver air bag module installation can be confirmed by hearing 2 audible clicks, 1 for each spring. The module edges should also be flush with the steering wheel.

Install the driver air bag module.

6. If installed, connect the SRS ride-down electrical connector concealed at the rear of the steering column.
7. Secure the wiring harness to the steering column.
8. Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
9. Install the steering column upper cowl.
10. Install the steering column lower cowl.
11. Install the driver lower air bag module.
12. Connect the battery ground cable.
13. If a new steering column has been installed, configure the steering column lock using Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment.