Steering Column Assembly

Steering Column Assembly
To remove

Warning: Read the safety and handling instructions in before commencing work.
See Safety and handling directions. Refer to Restraint Systems, Air Bag Systems.

Warning: Under no circumstances should the steering column shaft be separated or taken apart.

Warning: Never use the steering column adjustment to knock loose the steering wheel, as this will damage the impact joint.

Important: Ensure the wheels are pointing straight ahead before dismantling begins.





1. Remove the steering wheel.
^ Remove the airbag from the steering wheel, 2 plugs and screws.
^ Lift out the airbag module and unplug the connector.

Important: As the steering wheel often comes away suddenly from the taper, there is a risk that the contact roller/wires will fasten on the steering wheel and be damaged.

^ Loosen the steering wheel nut leaving it on its last threads and pull the steering wheel up to the nut. Then remove the nut and carefully lift off the steering wheel.





2. Remove the top and bottom steering column covers, three screws.

Note: Take care with the catches holding the covers together.





3. Remove the two contact roller screws and unplug the connectors.
4. Remove switches and the direction indicator and wiper stalk switches. Remove the securing cable from the bearing housing.





5. Remove the lower dashboard panel.
6. LHD: Remove the two knee member bolts and then the knee member.





7. RHD: Cut off the cable tie and remove the knee shield.





8. Remove the steering shaft universal joint and lift the joint off the pinion shaft.
9. Remove the lower steering column assembly bolt above the air duct.
10. Remove the two upper steering column assembly nuts under the instruments.
11. Remove the steering column assembly.

To fit





1. Put the steering column assembly in place and screw home the two top nuts and the lower bolt.

Important: The groove for the bolt in the pinion shaft.

2. Fit the steering shaft joint to the pinion shaft.
Tightening torque: 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
3. Adjust the steering wheel to its lowest position and secure with the adjustment lever.

Important: Make sure none of the cables are pinched between the steering column and the steering wheel member.





4. Tighten the two upper nuts.
Tightening torque: 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
5. Tighten the lower bolt.
Tightening torque: 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)





6. Fit the lower dashboard panel and the knee member.
7. LHD: Fit the lower dashboard panel.





8. RHD: Fit the knee shield with a cable tie.





9. Fit the switches and securing cable.
10. Fit the two screws for the contact roller. Plug in the connectors.

Warning: Make sure the cables are not pinched when fitting the lower cover.

Fit the top and bottom steering column covers.
Adjust the contact roller center position.

Note: If a new contact roller is being fitted, the center position does not have to be adjusted. The roller is supplied in its center position and is secured with a transport lock. Remove the transport lock before fitting the steering wheel.

10.a. Make sure the wheels are pointing straight ahead.
10.b. Rotate the contact roller clockwise until a steady resistance is felt.
10.c. Rotate the contact roller 2 turns in the opposite direction plus whatever is necessary for the electrical leads to stand straight up ("12 o'clock").





11. Fit the steering wheel and tighten the center nut.
Tightening torque: 38 Nm (28 ft. lbs.)
12. Plug in the connectors and fit the airbag module in the steering wheel with two screws and plugs.