Removal And Installation

STEERING COLUMN


Removal and Installation


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.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect 12 volt battery negative and positive terminals. Removal and Replacement.
2. Set wheels to the straight ahead-position.





3. Remove steering column shaft pinch bolts.
4. Loosen herbie clip, then remove hole cover seal from hole cover.
5. Remove instrument side mask (LH), instrument lower cover (LH) and steering column covers. Removal And Installation.
6. Disconnect harness from steering column.
7. Remove steering column nuts, then remove steering column assembly.
8. If replacing steering column, remove the following:
- Remove driver air bag module. Removal And Installation.
- Remove steering wheel. Removal and Replacement.
- Remove combination switch.
- Remove spiral cable. Service and Repair.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Hole Cover Seal, Hole Cover, Lower Shaft Assembly
Check each part of hole cover seal, hole cover and steering column, lower shaft and lower joint for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.

Steering Column Assembly
- Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.





- Measure the length (L) as shown if vehicle has been involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column assembly if outside the specifications.





- Measure steering column rotating torque using Tool. Replace steering column assembly if outside the standard.










- Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range (L1, L2) as shown.






INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. For tightening specifications, Exploded View.
- When installing lower shaft assembly to steering gear assembly, follow the procedure listed below.
- Set rack of steering gear in the neutral position.

NOTE:
To get the neutral position of rack, turn gear-sub assembly and measure the distance of inner socket, and then measure the intermediate position of the distance.





- Install slit part (A) of lower shaft assembly joint aligning with the marking position (B) of steering gear assembly input shaft. Make sure that the slit part of lower joint (A) is aligned with the marking position (B) of gear housing assembly input shaft.
- Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts on each part under unladen conditions with tires on level ground when removing steering gear assembly. Check wheel alignment. Front Suspension Assembly.