Steering Column Replacement — Left Hand Drive
Caution: With wheels of the
vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing
steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap
to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent
damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering
wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the
following components:
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The steering shaft
coupling |
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The intermediate shaft(s)
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After disconnecting these components, do not
rotate the steering wheel or move the front tyres and wheels.
Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to
become un-centred and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you
think the SIR coil has became uncentred, refer to your specific SIR
coil's centring procedure to re-centre SIR Coil.
Caution: Once the steering column
is removed from the car, the column is extremely susceptible to
damage. Dropping the column on its end could collapse the steering
shaft or loosen the plastic injections which maintain column
rigidity. Leaning on the column could cause the jacket to bend or
deform. Any of the above damage could impair the column's
collapsible design. If it is necessary to remove the steering
wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Under no
conditions should the end of the shaft be hammered upon as
hammering could loosen plastic injections which maintain column
rigidity.
Removal Procedure
- Remove the instrument panel lower trim pad cover.
Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side
.
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
Refer to
Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement .
- Remove the steering column upper trim cover. Refer to
Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement .
- Remove the steering column lower trim cover. Refer to
Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement .
- Remove the steering angle sensor. Refer to
Steering Angle Sensor Replacement .
- Remove the steering inflatable restraint module coil.
Refer to
Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement .
- Remove the indicator switch. Refer to
Indicator Switch Replacement .
- Remove windscreen wiper and wash switch. Refer to
Windscreen Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
- Disconnect electrical connectors as needed.
Note: Install tie straps
between the tilt lever bracket and the base of the steering column
to prevent the steering column jacket from pulling apart. The tilt
lever MUST be in the LOCK (FULL UP) position during the steering
column removal and installation to ensure that the tilt lever
bracket remains rigid. Also install tie straps around the tilt
lever and the steering column jacket to keep the tilt lever in the
LOCK position. Do not bend the steering column energy absorbing
straps located on the upper steering column mounting
bracket.
- Install tie straps as described above.
- Remove and DISCARD the steering column
nuts (1).
- Remove the steering column (1).
Installation Procedure
Note:
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Start all nuts by hand before
finalising any torques. |
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Do not bend the steering
column energy absorbing straps located on the upper steering column
mounting bracket during installation. |
- Install the steering column (1).
Warning: Refer to
Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning in
the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to
Fastener Caution in the Preface
section.
- Install the NEW steering column nuts (1). Tighten
the steering column nuts
22 N·m (16 lb ft) + 45°
.
Warning: In order to ensure the
intended function of the steering column in a vehicle during a
crash and in order to avoid personal injury to the driver, perform
the following:
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Tighten the steering column
lower fasteners before you tighten the steering column upper
fasteners. Failure to do this can damage the steering
column. |
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Tighten the steering column
fasteners to the specified torque. Overtightening the upper
steering column fasteners could affect the steering column
collapse. |
- Remove the tie straps.
- Connect any electrical connectors as needed.
- Install the windscreen wiper and wash switch. Refer to
Windscreen Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
- Install the indicator switch. Refer to
Indicator Switch Replacement .
- Install the steering wheel inflatable restraint module
coil. Refer to
Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement .
- Install the steering angle sensor. Refer to
Steering Angle Sensor Replacement .
- Install the steering column lower trim cover. Refer to
Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement .
- Install the steering column upper trim cover. Refer to
Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement .
- Install the steering wheel. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement .
- Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel
module. Refer to
Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
- Install the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
- Install the instrument panel lower trim pad cover.
Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side
.
- Calibrate the steering angle sensor. Refer to
Power Steering Control Module Calibration .
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