Removal And Installation

STEERING COLUMN


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Never impact on the axis when removing steering column assembly.
- Place a matching mark on both intermediate shaft and steering column assembly before removing intermediate shaft.
- Never repeat static steering. (Motor and EPS control unit could be heated.)
- Be careful when removing steering column assembly from the vehicle because it is heavy.
- Keep steering column assembly away from magnetic sources.
- Never disassemble steering column assembly. It is not separable.
1. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Place the tilt to the lowest level.
3. Remove instrument lower panel LH. Exploded View.
4. Remove knee protector.
5. Remove driver air bag module. Exploded View.
6. Remove steering wheel. Exploded View.
7. Remove steering column cover. Exploded View.
8. Remove spiral cable. Exploded View.
9. Remove combination switch. With Intelligent Key System (with intelligent key system), Without Intelligent Key System (without intelligent key system).
10. Disconnect each switch harness connectors installed to steering column assembly.
11. Remove the joint mounting bolt (steering gear side).
12. Remove steering column assembly.
13. Remove brake pedal. Exploded View.
14. Separate the intermediate shaft from steering column assembly.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Never impact on the axis when removing steering column assembly.
- Be careful when removing steering column assembly from the vehicle because it is heavy.
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
- Insert bolt in the proper direction. (Do not insert it from the other side.)
- When connecting intermediate shaft lower side and pinion assembly, make sure the bolt is securely seated in groove of pinion assembly before final tightening.
- When tightening bolt (steering gear assembly side), tighten it by hand first, and make sure there is no feeling of sticking or galling before final tightening.





- When connecting intermediate shaft upper side (1) and column shaft, make sure the bolt is securely seated in groove (A) of column shaft (A) before final tightening.

CAUTION:
- After installing steering column assembly, perform self-diagnosis with CONSULT-III to ensure correct operation. Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.
- Rotate steering wheel to check for decentered condition, binding, noise or excessive steering effort.
- Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Description.