Steering Column

Steering Column

Removal and Installation





























1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Remove the key.

2. Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.

3. Remove the steering column shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Shroud Steering Column Shroud.

4. Disconnect the multifunction switch, ignition switch and clockspring electrical connectors.

5. Disconnect the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) electrical connector.

6. Detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.

7. Remove the 2 lower steering column shaft joint cover bolts and cover.

8. NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected, or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.

NOTE: Index-mark the steering column shaft position to the steering gear for reference during installation.

Remove the steering column shaft bolt and disconnect the shaft from the steering gear.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).





9. Remove the 4 steering column support bracket nuts and the steering column.
- To install, tighten to 21 Nm (15 lb-ft).

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If installing a new column, transfer components as necessary.

11. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.