Steering Column: Service and Repair

Replacement

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery and wait for at least 30 seconds.
2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels face straight ahead.
3. Remove the DAB module (or Horn pad).


Tightening torque :
40 - 50N.m (4.0 - 5.0kgf.m, 29 - 36lb-ft)




4. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column shaft using a SST (09561-11001).





CAUTION:
Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.

5. Remove the steering column upper and lower shroud (A, B).




6. Remove the clock spring (A) and multifunction switch (B).




7. Remove the reinforce panel (A) by loosening the mounting bolts.




8. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly with the steering column assembly.

Tightening torque :
18 - 25N.m (1.8 - 2.8kgf.m, 13 - 18lb-ft)





CAUTION:
Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.

9. Remove the steering column dust cover (A) bolts.

Tightening torque :
13 - 18N.m (1.3 - 1.8kgf.m, 9 - 13lb-ft)




10. Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column assembly.
11. Remove the steering column assembly by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

Tightening torque :
13 - 18N.m (1.3 - 1.8kgf.m, 9 - 13lb-ft)




12. Installation is the reverse of removal.

CAUTION:
When installing the clock spring, refer the RT group to prevent the damage of clock spring inner cable.