STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Warning

• Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling the air bag module. (See SERVICE WARNINGS.)

• After replacing the steering shaft, always set the EPS system to the neutral position to prevent system malfunction. (See EPS SYSTEM NEUTRAL POSITION SETTING.)

Note

• When replacing the steering lock of vehicles with the immobilizer system, perform the following procedure:

(See IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/KEY ADDITION AND CLEARING.)

1. Remove the air cleaner and air cleaner insulator (L.H.D.). (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Remove the battery, battery cover, and battery tray (R.H.D.).

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

4. After installation, set the EPS system to the neutral position. (See EPS SYSTEM NEUTRAL POSITION SETTING.)

Steering Wheel Removal Note

Caution

• Do not try to remove the steering wheel by hitting the shaft with a hammer. The column will be damaged.

1. Set the wheels in the straight-ahead position.

2. Remove the steering wheel using any commercially available puller.

Bolt (Intermediate Shaft) Removal Note

1. Place alignment marks on the intermediate shaft joint, and the steering gear and linkage for proper installation.

2. Loosen the joint upper bolt.

3. Remove the joint lower bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.

Steering Lock Mounting Bolt Removal Note

1. Make a groove in the heads of the steering lock mounting bolts using a chisel and hammer.

2. Remove the bolts using a flathead screwdriver.

3. Remove the steering lock.

Steering Lock Mounting Bolt Installation Note

1. Assemble the steering lock to the steering shaft.

2. Verify the operation condition of the steering lock system.

3. Install new steering lock mounting bolts.

4. Tighten the bolts until the heads break off.

Steering Shaft Installation Note

1. Verify that the tilt lever is in the LOCK position.

2. Temporarily tighten nuts A and B as shown in the figure.

3. Tighten the nuts to the specified torque in the order of A, B.

Tightening torque

15.7-22.5 N·m

{1.60-2.29 kgf·m, 11.6-16.5 ft·lbf}

Bolt (Intermediate Shaft) Installation Note

1. Align the marks made during removal and install the steering shaft to the steering gear.

2. Tighten the joint bolts (lower and upper).

Tightening torque

17.6-26.5 N·m

{1.80-2.70 kgf·m, 13.0-19.5 ft·lbf}

3. After tightening the bolts, move the intermediate shaft joint up and down and verify that it is securely installed.

Steering Wheel Installation Note

1. Set the wheels in the straight-ahead position, and install the steering wheel.