Steering Column Jacket Replacement

Steering Column Jacket Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Place the steering wheel in the straight forward position.
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
3. Remove the column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement.
4. Remove the SIR coil module assembly. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement.
5. Remove the steering column filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement.
6. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement.




7. Remove the steering column mounting bolts.
8. Support the lower column as necessary.




9. Remove the jacket attaching bolts and remove the upper jacket from the steering column.

Installation Procedure

Important: The column shaft splines must be free of dirt and debris.

1. Clean the column shaft splines.
2. Use the supplied grease to apply 2 grams (0.07 oz) of grease to the column shaft splines.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the new jacket on the steering column.

Tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (97 lb in).




4. Install the steering column mounting bolts.

1. Tighten the RH bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
2. Tighten the LH bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Install the steering column filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement.
6. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement.
7. Install the SIR coil module assembly. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement.
8. Install the column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement.
9. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
10. Road test the vehicle to verify steering operation.