Replacement |
1. |
Disconnect the battery negative cable. |
2. |
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead. |
3. |
Remove the driver airbag module. (Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring") |
4. |
Disconnect the connector.
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5. |
Loosen the bolt (A) and then remove the steering wheel.
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6. |
Loosen the screw and then remove the lower shroud.
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7. |
Remove the clock spring. (Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring") |
8. |
Loosen the screw (A) and disconnect the connector (B) to remove the multifunction switch.
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9. |
Remove the crash pad. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) -"Crash pad") |
10. |
Remove the knee airbag. (Refer to Restraint - "Knee airbag (KAB)") |
11. |
Remove the universal joint bolt (A).
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12. |
Disconnect the MDPS connector.
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13. |
Loosen the steering column nuts.
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14. |
Loosen the steering column bolt and then remove the steering column.
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15. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
Disassembly |
Universal joint assembly
1. |
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering column assembly.
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2. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
Inspection |
1. |
Check the steering column for damage and deformation. |
2. |
Check the joint bearing for damage and wear. |
3. |
Check the tilt bracket for damage and cracks. |
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