Steering Column Replacement
Steering Column Replacement
Removal Procedure
Notice:
Refer to Steering Column in Lock Position Notice in Service Precautions.
Notice:
Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column assembly on the end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column assembly could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the columns collapsible design. Do NOT hammer on the end of the shaft, because hammering could loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. If you need to remove the steering wheel, refer to the Steering Wheel Replacement procedure.
1. Caution:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
Important:
Remove the steering column only if:
^ The steering column requires replacement.
^ The steering and the ignition lock housing require replacement.
^ Another operation requires the removal of the steering column.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and let the vehicle sit for 1 minute to deactivate the air bag.
2. Remove the turn signal switch.
3. Remove the wiper/washer switch.
4. Remove the lower instrument trim panel by removing the screws.
5. Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panels.
6. Disconnect the air bag electrical connections.
7. Remove the key interlock solenoid screws and the key interlock solenoid. Do not drop the key interlock solenoid spring.
8. Remove the key reminder switch screws and the key reminder switch.
9. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connection.
10. Adjust the steering to the straight-ahead position.
11. Remove the pinch bolt from the upper steering shaft coupling flange.
12. Remove the nut holding the steering column jacket assembly rear bracket.
13. Remove the nuts holding the steering column jacket assembly front bracket.
14. Guide the steering column assembly out of the steering shaft flange and carefully lay down the assembly.
Installation Procedure
1. Important:
For proper installation of the steering column, be sure the steering wheel spokes are centered diagonally and pointed downward, and that the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
Place the alignment bushing onto the end of the steering column shaft.
2. Carefully guide the steering shaft into the steering shaft coupling flange.
3. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Important:
Provide support for the steering column assembly until the mounting nuts are fastened. Do not let the steering column assembly hand unsupported.
Install the pinch bolt into the non-threaded hole of the flange.
Tighten the pinch bolt to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
4. Slide the alignment bushing into the steering column housing.
5. Install the nut for the rear bracket of the steering column jacket assembly.
Tighten the nut to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the nuts for the steering column jacket assembly front bracket.
Tighten the nuts to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
7. Connect the ignition switch electrical connection.
8. Install the key reminder switch and the key reminder switch screws.
Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
9. Install the key interlock solenoid and the key interlock solenoid screws.
Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
10. Connect the air bag electrical connections.
11. Install the lower instrument trim panel screws.
Tighten the screws to 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.).
12. Install the turn signal switch.
13. Install the wiper/washer switch.
14. Inspect the position of the steering system.
15. Connect the negative battery cable.
16. Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panels and the screws.
Tighten the screws to 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.).