Steering Column: Service and Repair

Caution: Follow procedures for disabling the airbag module as first step to removal of steering wheel and column.
Adjust the clockspring connector after installing the combination
switch.

Note: Disconnect the negative battery cable.

REMOVAL

Steering Wheel

Caution: Do not try to remove the steering wheel by hitting the shaft with a hammer. The column will collapse.





Remove the steering wheel by using a suitable puller.

INSTALLATION

Intermediate Shaft and Steering Shaft Assembly





1. Loosen the bolts 5.

Caution: The bolt 5 cannot removed.

2. Tighten the bolts and nuts in the order shown in the figure.

Steering Wheel





Install the steering wheel with the vehicle in the straightahead position.

DISASSEMBLY





Steering Lock Mounting Bolts and Bracket

Caution: Use protective plates in the jaws of the vise.





1. Secure the steering shaft in a vise.
2. Use a chisel to make a groove in the heads of the steering lock mounting bolts.
3. Remove the bolts by using a screwdriver.
4. Remove the steering lock assembly.

INSPECTION

Steering Shaft Assembly
Check for the following and replace the steering shaft
assembly if necessary.






1. Column Bearing Damage





2. Steering shaft length

Length: 622.0-624.O mm (24.49-24.56 in)

3. Tilt Operation





(1) Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly from unlock position to lock position.
(2) Verify that the steering shaft is fixed firmly when the adjusting lever is locked.

Steering Lock Assembly





1. Insert the ignition key in the key cylinder. Apply battery voltage to terminal A and ground terminal B.
2. Verify that the solenoid operates.
3. If not as specified replace the key interlock solenoid.

ASSEMBLY

Steering Lock Mounting Bolts and Bracket





1. Install the steering lock assembly on the jacket.
2. Verify that the lock operates correctly.
3. Install new steering lock mounting bolts.
4. Tighten the bolts until the heads break off.