Steering Column Removal/Installation
Steering Column Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.
Removal
1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures.
2. Remove the driver's airbag Driver's Airbag Replacement, and the steering wheel Steering Wheel Removal.
3. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
4. Release the lock lever (A), set the column shaft (B) in the neutral position by pulling up the steering column to the uppermost position, then lower it 8 mm (0.31 in). Tighten the lock lever.
5. Remove the column covers (A).
6. Move the shift lever (B) to the N position, and remove the shift cable from the column Service and Repair, then set it aside.
7. Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the combination switch assembly/cable reel (C).
8. Remove the combination switch assembly/cable reel from the steering column shaft by removing the three mounting screws.
9. Disconnect the connectors from the ignition switch, and release the wire harness clips from the steering column.
10. Disconnect the switch/shift lock solenoid/park pin switch connector.
11. Disconnect the connector from the immobilizer control unit-receiver.
12. Remove the steering joint bolts (D), disconnect the steering joint (E), and remove it from the pinion shaft and the column shaft.
NOTE:
- If the center guide is in place and has not moved, leave it in place.
- If the center guide has come off, discard it.
13. Remove the steering column (F) by removing the attaching nuts and bolts, and carefully guide it out of the dashboard.
Installation
1. Install the steering column in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Take care not to let the sliding plates fall out of position during column installation.
- Make sure the wires are not caught or pinched by any parts.
2. Center the steering rack within its stroke.
3. Insert the upper end of the steering joint onto the steering shaft (A) (line up the bolt hole (B) with the flat portion (C) on the shaft), and loosely install the upper steering joint bolt (D).
4. Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pinion shaft.
NOTE:
- Pinion shaft with center guide: Install steering joint by aligning the center guide.
- Pinion shaft without center guide: Position the steering column by aligning the gap (E) with the angle.
5. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft, then loosely install the lower steering joint bolt (C). Be sure that the steering joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.
6. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated, then tighten the lower steering joint bolt to the specified torque.
7. Tighten the upper steering joint bolt (D) to the specified torque.
8. Install the steering joint cover (A).
9. Install the steering wheel Steering Wheel Installation and the driver's airbag Driver's Airbag Replacement.
10. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures, and check these items:
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
- Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.
- Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.
11. After installation, check these items:
- Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If the steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel is not centered), correct the engagement of the wheel/column shaft splines.
- Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center telescopic position, then do the front toe inspection Service and Repair.