Repair Procedures

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative terminal (A) from the battery.




2. Loosen the bolts (A) in the illustration, and then remove the horn pad (B).




3. Disconnect the connector (A) and remove the steering wheel lock nut (B).

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




4. After making the marks on the steering wheel and shaft for reinstallation, remove the steering wheel using a SST (09561-11002).

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




5. Loosen the screws (A), and then remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.




6. Loosen the screws and bolts, and then remove the lower crash pad (A).




7. Remove the clock sprig (A).




8. Disconnect the connectors and remove the multifunction switch (A).




9. Remove the bolt (A) connecting steering gear to universal joint.

Tightening torque :
13 - 18N.m (1.3 - 1.8kgf.m, 9.4 - 13.0lb-ft)





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

10. Remove the steering column after loosening the steering column mounting bolts and nut.

Tightening torque :
13 - 18 N.m(1.3 - 1.8kgf.m, 9.4 - 13.0lb-ft)

Inspection

1. Check the steering column shaft for damage and deformation.
2. Check connections for play, damage and smooth operation.
3. Check the ball joint bearing for wear and damage.

Installation

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

CAUTION:
Align the marks on the steering wheel and shaft for reinstallation when installing the steering wheel.
When installing the clock spring, refer o the RT group to prevent the damage of clock spring inner cable.

Disassembly And Reassembly

Key Lock Assembly
1. If it is necessary to remove the key lock assembly (A), use a punch to make a groove on the head of the special bolt (B), and then use a screwdriver to remove the key lock assembly mounting bracket (C).




2. Disassemble the key lock assembly (A) from the steering column and shaft assembly (B).




3. Reassembly is reverse of disassembly.

Universal Joint Assembly
1. Remove the bolt (A) connecting the universal joint assembly (B) and the steering column and shaft assembly (C).




2. Remove the universal joint assembly (A) from the steering column and shaft assembly (B).




3. Reassembly is reverse of disassembly.