Steering Column

Steering Column

NOTE: Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (HPAS) steering column shown, Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) steering column similar.









Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering wheel has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.

1. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to Steering Wheel .

2. Remove the 4 bolts and the steering column reinforcement panel.

3. Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.
- To install, use a new steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).


4. Disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering column.

5. NOTE: The collapsible steering column module electrical connector locking tabs are not clearly visible. Using an inspection mirror may help in viewing the electrical connector locking tabs clearly.
Using needlenose pliers, or an equivalent tool, depress the collapsible steering column module electrical connector locking tabs and disconnect the electrical connector.






6. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
- Multifunction switch

- Clockspring

- Steering wheel rotation sensor (if equipped)

- Steering Angle Sensor Module (SASM) (if equipped)


7. Detach the 2 pin-type retainers and position aside the wiring harness.

8. Remove the 4 bolts and the steering column.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).


9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.