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Removal And Installation




STEERING COLUMN

Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
- Any time the ignition switch has been removed or installed, the keys must be re-registered in the
BCM. Refer to CONSULT operation manual IVIS/NVIS.
- Steering column must be kept at maximum tilt up position during removal and installation. Do not operate tilt mechanism while steering column is out of the vehicle.
- Put matching mark on intermediate shaft and steering column assembly before removing intermediate shaft.
- When steering wheel is turned repeatedly with the vehicle stopped, care must be taken because EPS
motor and EPS control unit may get too hot.
- Steering column assembly is heavy. Care must be taken when removing steering column assembly from vehicle.
- Do not put steering column assembly near the things that generate excessive magnetic force.
- Steering column assembly cannot be disassembled.

STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

Removal
1.Set vehicle to the straight ahead-position.
2.Disconnect both the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
3.Remove combination switch and spiral cable only if steering column assembly is being replaced.
4.Remove instrument lower finisher screw, position instrument lower finisher to disconnect diagnostic
connector and hood release cable, and remove lower finisher. Component Parts.
5.Remove the front foot duct (LH). Service and Repair.





6.Remove steering lock escutcheon (1), remove steering column cover screws (A) and remove steering column cover upper and steering column cover lower (2).
7.Disconnect the key interlock cable, if equipped with CVT. Service and Repair.
8.Remove the key cylinder only if the steering column is being replaced. Service and Repair.
9.Disconnect switch connectors installed to steering column assembly, and then disconnect harness from steering column assembly.
10.Remove bolt of intermediate shaft (upper side).
11.Remove steering column assembly nuts, then remove steering column assembly from vehicle.
Inspection After Removal
- Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace any damaged components.





- Measure the length (L) as shown, if vehicle has been involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column assembly if outside specifications. Specifications.
- Check tilt mechanism for damage or other malfunctions. Replace steering column assembly as necessary.
- Measure steering column assembly rotating torque using Tool.
Replace steering column assembly if outside specifications. Specifications.
Tool number: ST-3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- For tightening torque, Exploded View.
Inspection After Installation
- Rotate steering wheel to check for decentered condition, binding, noise or excessive steering effort.
- Check tilt mechanism operating range. Specifications.
- After installing steering column assembly, perform self-diagnosis of EPS system with CONSULT to ensure correct operation. Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.
- Check and adjust toe as necessary. Front Suspension.

INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

Removal
1.Set vehicle to the straight ahead-position.
2.Remove instrument lower finisher screw, position instrument lower finisher to disconnect diagnostic
connector and hood release cable, and remove lower finisher. Component Parts.
3.Disconnect switch connectors installed to steering column assembly as necessary.
4.Remove bolt of intermediate shaft (upper side).
5.Remove intermediate shaft (lower side) from steering gear assembly with the following procedure.

CAUTION:
- Never deform or bend the holder.
- Never replace the intermediate shaft if the holder is deformed or bent.





a.Insert a suitable tool between the cover and the holder. Then push the cover down in the direction shown and remove the cover.
b.Remove bolt.





c.Rotate the cam nut in direction shown. Align the cam nut V-shaped groove (1) with the holder (2) V-guide. Fit the cam nut to the holder V-guide, then remove the cam nut from the holder.

CAUTION:
- Rotate the cam nut if the nut becomes misaligned as shown. Align the cam nut V-shaped groove with the holder V-guide.
- There are two different grooves, but only one that fits the holder V-guide.





d.Remove the intermediate shaft by removing the holder pawl from the pinion shaft groove (A) and slide out the intermediate shaft using a suitable tool.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- For tightening torques, Exploded View.





- Align the cam nut V-shaped groove with the holder V-guide (1).
Install the cam nut to the holder guide.

CAUTION:
- Make sure cam nut is installed correctly to keep it from loosening.
- Replace intermediate shaft assembly if cam nut does not fit to the holder.
- Do not install the cam nut on the incorrect side.





- Install the intermediate shaft by pushing the holder pawl to the pinion shaft and sliding the intermediate shaft to (A).
- Install a new bolt and tighten to specification.

CAUTION:
- Make sure cam nut contacts pinion shaft correctly.
- Make sure the holder is not deformed or interfering with the cam nut.





- Install the cover (1) to the holder (2).

CAUTION:
- Align the cover groove with the holder guide.
- Make sure cover is installed correctly.
Inspection After Installation
- Rotate steering wheel to check for decentered condition, binding, noise or excessive steering effort.
- Check and adjust toe as necessary. Front Suspension.
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