Steering Column: Service and Repair
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the horn cover assembly.
2. Remove the upper and lower horn plate, and disconnect the horn button connector.
3. Remove the steering wheel lock nut.
4. After making alignment marks on the steering shaft and wheel, remove the steering wheel, using the Special Tool (09561-11002) or equivalent.
CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it: doing so may damage the steering column.
5. Remove the lower crash pad, and disconnect the rheostat connector.
6. Remove the column shroud.
7. Disconnect the connectors.
8. Remove the multifunction switch.
9. Remove the bolt coupling the universal joint and pinion.
10. After removing the bolts used to secure the column bracket to the frame, remove the steering column and shaft assembly.
11. Loosen the column shaft to universal joint bolt, and remove the universal joint.
12. If it is necessary to remove the steering lock, cut a slot in the mounting screw heads and bracket with a hack saw. Loosen the screws with a flat-blade screwdriver to remove the steering wheel lock.
CAUTION: When the steering wheel lock is reinstalled, the steering wheel lock assembly and screws should be replaced with new parts.
13. If necessary, remove the tilt steering lever and mounting bracket. (Tilt steering only)
NOTE: Do not disassemble the steering column and shaft.
INSPECTION
1. Check the steering column and shaft for damage and distortion.
2. Check the joints for play, damage or rough movement.
3. Check the tilt bracket and spring for cracks and damage.
4. Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly.
5. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage
If necessary, replace.
ASSEMBLY
1. Assembly is the reverse order of the disassembly procedure.
2. Align the steering lock with the column boss and insert the ignition key to verify the steering lock operation before tightening the lock to specifications.
CAUTION: Use the special one way screws to install the lock.
(Normal)
1. Install the universal joint to the column shaft.
NOTE: Make sure that the joint is installed in the correct direction as illustrated. In securing, be sure that bolt is installed correctly to the gear box pinion groove and the end of bolt is protruded on the opposite side of the universal joint yoke.
2. Align the universal joint to the pinion together with the column shaft and tighten it temporarily.
3. Mount the steering column shaft to the mounting frame.
CAUTION: When installing, be careful not to distort the steering column.
4. Tighten the bolt coupling to the universal joint with gear box pinion.
5. Install the multifunction switch and connect the connectors.
6. Install the column shroud.
7. Install the lower crash pad.
8. Install the steering wheel.
NOTE: When the steering wheel is installed, make sure that the alignment marks are in alignment and that tale steering wheel is in the straight ahead position.
(Tilt Steering, Canada Only)
1. Install the universal joint to the gear box.
NOTE: In case of the tilt steering column, please observe the following. Failure to observe these instructions could be a cause of the deformation of the tilt bracket which may result in heavy tilt lever operation and inoperative pop-up.
2. Before installation, make sure a pin hole exists on the distance bracket.
a. If it does, lock the tilt around a neutral position and install a pin stopper (part No. 56357-24100) to the hole, then unlock the tilt lever.
b. If not, lock the tilt around a neutral position.
3. Install the bolt coupling to the column shaft with the U-joint.
Specified torque: 15-20 Nm (11-15 ft. lbs.).
4. Install two mounting bolts temporarily.
5. Install two mounting nuts.
Specified torque: 13-18 Nm (10-13 ft. lbs.).
6. Tighten the two mounting bolts completely.
Specified torque: 13-18 Nm (10-13 ft. lbs.).
7. If the pin stopper is installed, pull it off in a low tilt position.