Removal and Installation

Steering Column

Removal

1. CAUTION: Do not remove the 8teerlng column, steering wheel and air bag module as an assembly from the vehicle unless the steering column is locked to prevent rotation, or lower end of steering shaft should be wired In such a way to prevent the steering wheel from being rotated.

NOTE: All steering column components are assembled with fasteners. They are designed with a thread looking system to prevent loosening due to vibrations associated with normal vehicle operation.

Ensure that vehicle front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

Disconnect battery ground cable to deplete air bag backup power supply.

2. Remove steering wheel as outlined.

3. Remove instrument panel lower trim cover.

4. Remove air bag sliding contact as outlined.

5. Remove tilt steering column lock lever by unscrewing it from steering column and remove four screws.

6. Rotate ignition switch lock cylinder to RUN position. Using a 1/8-inch drift, press ignition switch lock cylinder retaining pin through access hole and remove ignition switch lock cylinder.

7. Remove four retaining screws from lower steering column shroud and remove lower steering column shroud, and upper steering column shroud






8. Remove two instrument panel reinforcement brace retaining bolts. Remove reinforcement.






9. Disconnect shift cable and bracket from steering actuator housing by removing one screw (column shift).






10. Disconnect transmission shift cable and bracket loop from shift tube hook (column shift).

11. Remove two multi-function switch retaining screws and set multi-function switch aside. Remove wiring connector from ignition switch.






12. Remove four nuts retaining column skid plate and remove plate.

13. Remove pinch bolt from steering column lower yoke.

14. While supporting steering column, remove four steering column tube retaining huts. Lower steering column and disconnect vacuum hoses at parking brake release switch or remove vacuum release assembly.

15. Disconnect shift cable and bracket from transmission column shift selector tube lever pivot.

16. Remove shift cable and bracket from lower column mounting bracket.

17. Remove two shift lock actuator cable retaining screws and remove shift lock actuator (console shift).


18. Remove steering column from vehicle.






Item Part Number Description

1 N803942-S1OO Screw
2 3B139 Steering Column Support Bracket
3 3511 Steering Column Tube Flange Assembly
4 3Z719 Shift Lock Actuator Solenoid
5 N806423-556 Nut (4 Req'd)
A - Tighten to 41-56 N.m (31-41 Lb-Ft)
B - Tighten to 13-19 N.m (9-14 Lb-Ft)


Installation

1. Place steering column in vehicle and align the steering column lower yoke to lower steering column shaft. Install one bolt and tighten to 41-56 N.m (31-41 lb-ft).

2. Connect steering column instrument panel clamp vacuum hoses.

3. Position shift lock actuator and install two retaining screws (automatic console shift).

4. Support the steering column to column support bracket. Install four retaining nuts and tighten to 13-17 N.m (9-13 lb-ft).

5. Position shift cable and bracket to lower two screws of steering column tube. Tighten to 7-11 N.m (5-8 lb-ft).

6. Snap shift cable and bracket onto shift selector pivot ball.

7. Position multi-function switch and install two retaining screws. Tighten to 2-3 N.m (18-26 lb-in).

8. Connect all electrical connectors.

9. Install transmission shift cable and bracket loop on shift selector hook, and install transmission range selector cable bracket to steering actuator housing. Install retaining screw.

10. Install steering column to parking brake control shake brace.

11. Install instrument panel reinforcement brace and secure with two retaining bolts.

12. Install instrument panel steering column cover.

13. Install upper steering column shroud and lower steering column shroud.

14. Install ignition switch lock cylinder.

15. Install tilt steering column lock lever onto steering column tube flange.

16. Install air bag sliding contact with three screws. Tighten to 2-3 N.m (18-26 lb-in).

17. Install steering wheel onto steering gear input worm gear and rack. Install a new bolt and tighten to 31-48 N.m (22-33 lb-ft).

18. Position driver side air bag module to steering wheel. Install two retaining screws. Tighten to 4-5 N.m (36-47 lb-in).

19. Connect battery ground cable and air bag backup power supply.

20. Verify air bag warning indicator.