Removal And Installation

STEERING COLUMN

Removal and Installation

Column Shift Model

CAUTION:
- Any time the ignition switch has been disconnected, removed or installed, the keys must be re-registered in the BCM. Refer to Consult-III operations IVIS/NVIS.
- 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.
Floor Shift Model

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 driver instrument panel. Instrument Lower Panel LH.
4. Remove steering column cover and ignition key finisher. Removal And Installation.

5. Remove knee protector screws, then remove knee protector from vehicle.
6. Disconnect the following:
- Sonar switch
- Adjustable pedal switch
- Wiper switch
- Headlamp switch
- Immobilizer
- Ignition switch
- Spiral cable
7. On models equipped with column shift, disconnect shift cable from steering column. Removal and Replacement, "A/ T Shift Selector Removal and Installation".

8. Remove lock nut and bolt, then separate lower joint from upper joint.

9. Remove steering member nuts, then remove steering column assembly from steering member.
10. Remove hole cover seal and clamp.
11. Remove nuts, then remove hole cover from the lower dash.

12. Remove bolt (lower side) of lower joint and remove lower joint from vehicle.

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

- If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, or if noise and rattles are heard during a turn, check the length (L, L1 and L2) of the column. If out of specification, replace the steering column as an assembly.

- Check for proper lubrication, apply grease as necessary.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
When installing the steering column, finger-tighten all of the lower bracket and joint retaining 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.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
- After installing the steering column, check the tilt mechanism for proper operation.

- Check if steering wheel operation can turn to the end of the left and right stops smoothly.