Steering Column: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Steering Wheel





Disconnect the negative battery cable.

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. Tighten bolt A after tightening bolt B.
2. Tighten bolt C with the steering shaft at its upper most tilt position.
3. After installation, lightly tap the lower bracket at the point shown by using a hammer to verify correct installation.

Caution: Do not apply the shock in the axial direction of the shaft.

Note: If the tilt lever does not move easily, loosen the D nuts, tap the lower bracket at the point shown and retighten.

Steering Wheel





Set the wheels in the straight-ahead position, and install the steering wheel.
Tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque as shown in the figure.