Steering Column: Service and Repair

STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT

STEERING COLUMN / SHAFT

COMPONENTS:

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





2. Remove the bolts (A) in the illustration, and then remove the driver's airbag module (B).

NOTE: For the vehicles not equipped with SRS airbag, remove the horn cover assembly.





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





4. After aligning the marks on the steering shaft and wheel, remove the steering wheel using the special tool (09561-11002).

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





5. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds after remaining the three bolts (A).





6. Remove the lower crash panel (A) after loosening the four bolts in the illustration.





7. Remove the bracket (A) by removing the four bolts (B).





8. Remove the connectors of the multifunction switch (A).





9. Remove the multifunction switch assembly (A).





10. Remove the five bolts connecting the steering column shaft (A) and the universal joint (B) as shown in the illustration.





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 reverse of removal.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.)
Steering wheel locking nut: 35 - 45 (3.5 - 4.5, 25 - 32)
Mounting bolts and nuts: 13 - 18 (1.3 - 1.8, 9.4 - 13)

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