Removal and Installation

Removal

CAUTION:
^ The rotation of the spiral cable (SRS "Air Bag" component part) is limited. If the steering gear must be removed, set the front wheels in the straight-ahead direction. Do not rotate the steering column while the steering gear is removed.
^ Remove the steering wheel before removing the steering lower joint to avoid damaging the SRS spiral cable.
1. Remove the steering wheel.
2. Remove instrument lower panel and dash lower reinforcement panel.
3. Remove the column covers.
4. Disconnect electrical connectors from the ignition switch and combination switch.
5. Remove three screws securing combination switch and remove combination switch.





6. Remove key interlock cable (A/T models).
7. Remove the hole cover then remove bolt from lower joint.
8. Remove the steering column lower cover.
9. Remove four nuts securing steering column and remove steering column.

Installation





^ When installing steering column, fingertighten all lower bracket and clamp retaining bolts; then tighten them securely. Do not apply undue stress to steering column.
^ When attaching coupling joint, be sure tightening bolt faces cutout portion.





^ Align slit of lower joint with projection on dust cover. Insert joint until surface A contacts surface B.

CAUTION: After installation, turn steering wheel to make sure it moves smoothly. Ensure the number of turns are the same from the straight forward position to left and right locks. Be sure that the steering wheel is in a neutral position when driving straight ahead.