Steering Column: Service and Repair

STEERING COLUMN / SHAFT

STEERING COLUMN / SHAFT:

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the battery.







2. After removing the bolts in the illustration, remove the driver's airbag module.

NOTE: For the vehicles not equipped with SRS airbag, remove the horn cover assembly.







3. Remove the steering wheel lock nut.







4. After aligning the marks on the steering shaft and wheel, remove the steering wheel using the special tool.

NOTE: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it, Doing so it may damage the steering column.







5. After removing the 3 bolts in the illustration, remove the steering column shroud.







6. Remove the connectors of the multifunction switch and the multifunction switch assembly.







7. Remove the lower crash pad after loosening the mounting bolts.







8. Remove the bolts connecting the steering column shaft, the universal joint and the pinion.
9. After removing the mounting bolts and nuts, remove the steering column and shaft assembly.



INSPECTION
1. Check the steering column shaft for damage and deformation.
2. Check connections for play, damage and smooth operation.
3. Check the ball joint bearing for wear and damage.



DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY







KEY LOCK ASSEMBLY
1. If it is necessary to remove the key lock assembly, use a punch to make a groove on the head of the special bolt, and then use a screwdriver to remove the key lock assembly mounting bracket.







2. Disassemble the key lock assembly from the steering column and shaft assembly.
3. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.







UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt connecting the universal joint assembly and the steering column and shaft assembly.
2. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.



INSTALLATION
Assembly is the reverse of removal.