Steering Column

Steering Column









Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering wheel has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System Service and Repair.

1. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to Steering Wheel Removal and Replacement.

2. Remove the steering column shrouds. For additional information, refer to Steering Column Shroud Steering Column Shroud.

3. Disconnect the multifunction switch, clockspring and steering wheel rotation sensor electrical connectors.

4. Disconnect the 2 steering column motor electrical connectors.

5. Detach the pin-type retainer and position aside the wiring harness.

6. Remove the steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

7. Disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering column.

8. NOTE: The collapsible steering column module electrical connector locking tabs are not clearly visible. Using an inspection mirror may help in viewing the electrical connector locking tabs clearly.

Using needle-nose pliers, or an equivalent tool, depress the collapsible steering column module electrical connector locking tabs and disconnect the electrical connector.





9. Remove the 4 nuts and the steering column.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If a new steering column has been installed, operate the column through the full range of travel using the steering column control switch. This allows the Driver Seat Module (DSM) to learn the position of the new column.