Steering Column: Service and Repair

STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT

COMPONENTS

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery cable.

CAUTION: Before doing these procedures, see the SRS section (FIT Group. Only for vehicle equipped with SRS).

2. Loosen the tapping screws and lift up the air bag module and remove it.

3. Remove the lock nut and the washer.
4. Remove the steering wheel with SST (09561-11001).

CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; doing so may damage the collapsible mechanism.

5. Remove the steering column lower and upper shrouds.

6. Remove the lower cover.

7. Disconnect the connectors and remove the multifunction switch.

8. Remove the bolts securing the coupling and universal joint.
Pull out the universal joint from the gear box.

9. Remove the wheel joint assembly.

10. Remove the steering column and shaft with the universal joint and cover.

INSPECTION
1. Check the steering shaft for damage, play and round movement.
2. Check the upper and lower bearing for wear or damage.
3. Check the joints for excessive play, damage or rough movement.
4. Check the tilt bracket for cracks or damage.
5. Check the cover or boot for damage.
6. Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly. If necessary, replace.

INSTALLATION
1. Before installation, apply multipurpose grease to the groove inside the bearing and contracting surfaces of the boot and cover assembly.

2. Install the steering and shaft.
Tightening torque: 12.7 - 17.7 Nm (1.3 - 1.8 kg-m, 9.4 - 13 ft. lbs.)

3. Install the wheel joint assembly.
Tightening torque: 14.7 - 19.6 Nm (1.5 - 2.0 kg-m, 10.8-14.5 ft. lbs.)

4. Install the multifunction switch and connect the connectors.

5. Install the steering column upper and lower shroud and lower cover.

6. Install the steering wheel.
Tightening torque: 39.2 - 49 Nm (4 - 5 kg-m, 28.9 - 36.2 ft. lbs.)

7. Install the air bag module.
Tightening torque: 7.8 - 10.8 Nm (0.8 - 1.1 kg-m, 5.8 - 8 ft. lbs.)
8. Reconnect battery cable, and reset radio.