Steering Column: Service and Repair

Steering Column
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal
1 Make the SRS system safe.
For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices Standard Workshop Practices
2 Remove the driver lower air bag.
For additional information, refer to Driver Lower Air Bag Module Driver Lower Air Bag Module




3 Remove the steering column lower cowl.




4 Remove the steering column upper cowl.





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





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 Tool




Remover, Driver Air Bag, 501-106
Carefully release the 2 clips.





WARNING: Do not probe supplemental restraint system (SRS) electrical connectors.
Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.




9 Remove the steering wheel.





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

10 Remove the clockspring.

Installation
1 Install the steering column and tighten the bolts.
Torque to: 25 Nm

WARNING: Make sure that a new bolt is installed.
2 Connect the steering shaft universal joint and tighten the bolt.
Torque to: 25 Nm
3 Install the clockspring.
4 Install the steering wheel.
Torque to: 40 Nm

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.
5 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.
For additional information, refer to Driver Lower Air Bag Module Driver Lower Air Bag Module

12 Connect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to Specifications Specifications

13 If a new steering column has been installed, configure the steering column lock using Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment.