Steering Column Replacement

Steering Column Replacement

Removal Procedure

Note: It is important to place the front wheel straight and the steering wheel centered in order to mark the intermediate steering shaft position properly.

1. Place the steering wheel in the straight forward position.
2. Remove the steering column opening filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.





Note: Note that the end of the steering column shaft has 2 divots machined into it. Place a scribe mark on the intermediate steering shaft matching one of these divots. This scribe mark will be needed for the proper alignment of either an old or new steering column.

4. Place scribe marks on the intermediate steering shaft and the steering column shaft prior to removal.




5. Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt at the steering column and discard it.
6. Separate the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.




7. Remove the steering column lower support bracket bolt.
8. Remove the steering column upper support bracket bolts.
9. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
10. Transfer any parts as needed.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the steering column in the vehicle.




2. Start the steering column lower and upper support bracket bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Tighten the steering column upper and lower support bracket bolts using the following order:

1. Tighten the steering column lower support bracket bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
2. Tighten the right side steering column upper support bracket bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
3. Tighten the left side steering column upper support bracket bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

Note: Failure to align the scribed mark on the old or new steering column may result in an off-center steering wheel. Ensure that the correct divot on the steering column is aligned with the scribe mark made previously.

4. Align the scribed mark on the intermediate steering shaft to the correct divot on the steering column shaft.




5. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column shaft.
6. Install a new intermediate steering shaft bolt and tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb ft).
7. Connect any electrical connectors as needed.
8. Install the steering column opening filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement (Service and Repair).