Steering Column

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. Refer to Section 501-20B .

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles

1. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel .

2. Remove the steering column shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Shroud .

3. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement plate. Refer to the instrument panel exploded view in Section 501-12 .

Vehicles with manual steering column

4. NOTICE: When installing, make sure the electrical wiring harness is routed correctly and secured to the steering column or damage to the wires and/or connectors may occur.

Vehicles with power steering column

5. NOTICE: When installing, make sure the electrical wiring harness is routed correctly and secured to the steering column or damage to the wires and/or connectors may occur.

All vehicles

6.  WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

   NOTE: Manual steering column shown, power steering column similar.

   1. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
      • To install, tighten the new steering column shaft bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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   3. NOTE: The deployable steering column electrical connector retaining tabs are not easily accessible. Using an inspection mirror and needle-nose pliers, or an equivalent tool, may help in viewing and releasing the electrical connector locking tabs.

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   • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.