Steering Column Replacement

Steering Column Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Place the steering wheel in the straight forward position.
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.




3. Remove the column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement.




4. Disconnect the head lamp/turn signal harness connector from the SIR coil module assembly.
5. Disconnect the wiper/washer harness connector from the SIR coil module assembly.
6. Disconnect the SIR coil harness connector from the SIR coil module assembly.
7. Remove the SIR coil module assembly. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement.




8. Disconnect the ignition lock cylinder harness connector.
9. Disconnect the ignition switch harness connector.
10. Disconnect the theft deterrent control module electrical connector, if equipped.




11. Place scribe marks on the intermediate shaft to steering column, for use during assembly.




12. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt at the steering column and discard.
13. Slide the intermediate shaft off the steering column.




14. Disconnect the electronic power steering (EPS) control module power feed harness connector.
15. Disconnect the EPS control module small harness connector.




16. Remove the steering column pivot bolt.
17. Remove the steering column mounting bolts.
18. Remove the column from the vehicle and place on a bench.




19. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case from the steering column. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement.

Installation Procedure

1. If replacing the steering column duplicate the scribed mark placed on the old column.




2. Install the ignition lock cylinder case to the steering column. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement.




3. Position the steering column in the vehicle.
4. Hand start the steering column mid-pivot bolt.
5. Hand start the steering column mounting bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

6. Tighten the column bolts using the following order:

1. Tighten the mid-pivot bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
2. Tighten the right-hand column mounting bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
3. Tighten the left-hand column mounting bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




7. Connect the EPS control module power feed harness connector.
8. Connect the EPS control module small harness connector.





Important: For proper realignment of the steering column to intermediate shaft, use the previously scribed marks.

9. Slide the intermediate shaft onto the steering column while aligning the previously scribed marks.
10. If the steering column to intermediate shaft was not previously scribed. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.




11. Install a new intermediate shaft pinch bolt.

Tighten bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).




12. Connect the ignition lock cylinder harness connector.
13. Connect the ignition switch harness connector.
14. Connect the theft deterrent control module electrical connector, if equipped.
15. Install the SIR coil module assembly. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement.




16. Connect the SIR coil harness connector to the SIR coil module assembly.
17. Connect the wiper/washer harness connector to the SIR coil module assembly.
18. Connect the head lamp/turn signal harness connector to the SIR coil module assembly.
19. Install the upper and lower shroud. Refer to Steering Wheel Shroud Replacement.
20. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
21. Program the theft deterrent control module, if equipped. Refer to Control Module References.