Steering Column Removal and Installation

Steering Column Removal and Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Technician Safety Information before doing repairs or service.

Removal

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure. Procedures

2. Remove the driver's airbag and the steering wheel. Steering Wheel Removal

3. Remove the steering joint cover A.






4. Set the column shaft (A) in the neutral position by pulling up the steering column to the uppermost position, then lower it 8 mm (0.31 in.). Tighten the lock lever (B).






5. Remove the column covers (A).

6. Move the shift lever (B) to the N position, and remove the shift cable from the column, Service and Repair then set it aside.

7. Remove the combination switch assembly (C) from the steering column shaft by removing the three mounting screws, and disconnecting the connectors.

8. Disconnect the ignition switch connector and disconnect the harness clips.

9. Disconnect the immobilizer receiver unit, the park pin switch, and the shift lock solenoid.

10. Disconnect the steering joint (D), and remove it from the column shaft.

11. Remove the steering column (E) by removing the attaching nuts and bolts.

12. Remove the center guide (F) (if equipped) from the top of the pinion shaft, and discard it. The center guide is for factory assembly use only.






Installation

1. Install the steering column in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Take care not to let the sliding plates fall out of position during column installation.

- Make sure the wires are not caught or pinched by any parts.

2. Center the steering rack within its stroke.

3. Insert the upper end of the steering joint onto the steering shaft (A) (line up the bolt hole (B) with the flat portion (C) on the shaft), and loosely install the upper joint bolt.

4. Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pinion shaft taking care to align the gap (D) within the angle.






5. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft then loosely install the lower joint bolt (C). Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.

6. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated, then tighten the lower joint bolt to the specified torque.

7. Tighten the upper joint bolt (D) to the specified torque.






8. Install the steering joint cover A.

9. Install the steering wheel. Steering Wheel Installation

10. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure, Procedures and do these tasks:
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

- Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.

- Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.

11. After installation, do these checks:
- Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If the steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel is not centered), correct the engagement of the wheel/column shaft splines.

- Set the steering column to the center tilt position, then do the front toe inspection. Service and Repair