Steering Column Replacement

STEERING COLUMN

Steering Column Mounting:

NOTICE: Wheels of vehicle must be in a straight ahead position and key must be in the "LOCK" position when removing or installing steering column. Failure to do so may cause improper alignment of some components during installation resulting in column malfunction.

NOTICE: Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column assembly on its end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections that keep the column rigid. Leaning on the column assembly could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the column's collapsible design. If the steering wheel must be removed, use only specified steering wheel puller. Under no conditions should the end of the shaft be hammered upon as hammering could loosen plastic injections that keep the column rigid.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Air bag fuse.
3. Lower left insulator panel.
4. Lower steering column filler panel.
5. Disconnect 2-way yellow SIR connectors (2).
6. Steering Wheel.
7. Tilt lever (if used).
8. Upper and lower steering column covers.
9. Passlock cylinder wire from connector.
10. Headlamp switch and windshield wiper switch electrical connection(s).
11. Park Lock/Brake Transmission Shift Interlock cable from ignition switch.
12. Upper flexible column bolt.
13. Column bracket support bolts,
14. Steering column.
^ If there is a possibility that the steering column may be partially collapsed, see "Checking Steering column For Accident Damage". Testing and Inspection

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Steering column.
2. Column bracket support bolts.
3. Upper flexible column bolt.

NOTICE: Prior to inserting the intermediate shaft's upper pinch bolt, verify that its hole is aligned with the slot on the end of the steering column.

TIGHTEN
^ Column bracket support bolts to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
^ Upper pinch bolt to 41 Nm (30 lb ft).

4. Park Lock/Brake Transmission Shift Interlock cable to ignition switch.
5. Headlamp switch and windshield wiper switch electrical connection(s).
6. Passlock cylinder wire to connector.
7. Upper and lower steering column covers.
8. Tilt lever (if used).
9. Steering Wheel.
10. Disconnect 2-way yellow SIR connectors (2).
11. Lower steering column filler panel.
12. Lower left insulator panel.
13. Air bag fuse.
14. Negative battery cable.