Removal and Replacement

STEERING COLUMN

Removal and Installation

Exploded View PS-10:

CAUTION:
^ Care must be taken not to give axial impact to steering column assembly during removal and installation.
^ Care must be taken not to move steering gear during removal of steering column assembly.

REMOVAL
1. Remove the combination switch and spiral cable from steering column assembly with combination switches attached.





2. Remove tilt lever knob from tilt lever by inserting a suitable tool into slot of tilt lever knob, then depress tab and withdraw tilt lever knob.
3. Remove lower instrument panel LH.
4. Remove steering column cover and ignition key finisher.





5. Remove knee protector screws, then knee protector.





6. Remove lock nut and bolt, then separate upper joint from upper shaft.





7. Remove the steering column assembly nuts and bolts, then remove steering column assembly from steering member.
8. Remove hole cover seal and clamp.
9. Remove nuts and hole cover mounting plate and hole cover from dash panel.





10. Raise vehicle, then remove lower joint shaft bolt and remove lower joint shaft and upper shaft from vehicle.
^ During lower joint detachment, insert a tool into the yoke groove to prevent gouging damage.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
^ Check for damage to steering column assembly jacket tube. If damage is found, replace steering column assembly with new one.





^ If vehicle has been in a collision, check column length "L1" or "L2" as shown. If out of specification, replace steering column assembly with a new one.
Column length
L1: 158 mm (6.22 in)
L2: 262 mm (10.31 in)
^ Check for proper lubrication, apply multi-purpose grease as necessary to external joints and levers. Refer to MA-11, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS". Fluids

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: When installing the steering column, finger-tighten all of the lower bracket and joint bolts; then tighten them to specification. Do not apply undue stress to the steering column.

NOTE:





Align slit of the coupling joint with projection on dust cover. Insert the joint until surface "A" contacts surface "B".

^ After installation, turn steering wheel to make sure it moves smoothly. Make sure the number of turns are the same from the straight-forward position to left and right locks. Make sure that the steering wheel is in a neutral position when driving straight ahead.
^ When installing steering column to steering member, install nut from front side of vehicle.
^ The lower nut on the upper joint may not be reused.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION





^ After installing steering column to vehicle, check tilt device operation range is within specification.
Range "A": 61.3 mm (2.41 in)
^ Check if steering wheel operation can turn to the end of the left and right stops smoothly.