Steering Column Replacement

Steering Column Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

* The steering column
* The intermediate shaft(s)
* The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

1. Place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
2. Remove the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement (Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement).
3. Remove the steering wheel inflatable restraint module coil. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
4. Disconnect any electrical connectors as necessary.
5. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).




6. Remove the steering column pivot bolt.
7. Remove the steering column mounting bolts.
8. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
9. Remove the power steering assist motor. Refer to Power Steering Assist Motor Replacement (Without SS) (Service and Repair).
10. Transfer any parts as necessary.

Installation Procedure




1. If you are installing a NEW steering column, align the manufacturer match marks (1) on the lower shaft.
2. If you are installing a NEW steering column, copy the scribe marks from the old column to the new column.
3. Install the power steering assist motor. Refer to Power Steering Assist Motor Replacement (Without SS) (Service and Repair).




4. Position the steering column in the vehicle.
5. Hand start the steering column pivot bolt.
6. Hand start the steering column mounting bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

7. Tighten the steering column pivot bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
8. Tighten the right steering column mounting bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
9. Tighten the left steering column mounting bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
10. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).
11. Connect all of the electrical connectors.
12. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
13. Install the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement (Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement).
14. If equipped with RPO JL4, calibrate the steering angle sensor. Refer to Programming and Relearning (Programming and Relearning).