Removal and Installation - Steering Column

Removal

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the clockspring, make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

NOTICE: Precise manufacturing tolerances are required for the steering column. Never install a repaired, modified, non-original or reconditioned steering column. Always install a new steering column. Failure to follow this instruction may result in steering column failure.

1. 1
   When installing a new steering column, connect the scan tool and download the module configuration information from the PSCM.
   Refer to: Module Configuration (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation).
2. 2
   Disable the SRS.
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Disabling (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
3. 3
   Remove the SCCM.
   Also refer to: Steering Wheel Column Control Module (SCCM) (211-05 Steering Wheel, and Steering Column Components, Removal and Installation).
4. 4
   Remove the steering column shrouds.
   Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
5. 5

   NOTICE: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or the clockspring may be damaged. Result. If there are signs that the shaft has rotated, remove and center the clockspring.

   Secure the steering wheel.

   

6. 6
   Disconnect the steering column electrical connectors and set the wiring harness aside.

   

7. 7
   1. Remove the parking brake manual release cover.

   2. Push the parking brake manual release up and through the steering column opening trim panel.

   

8. 8
   
   Remove the steering column opening trim panel.
   

   1. Remove the steering column opening trim panel.

   2. Disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector.

   

9. 9
   1. Remove and discard the steering shaft coupling bolt.
      Torque: 46 lb-ft (63 N·m)

   2. Separate the steering column shaft from the steering gear.

   

10. 10
    Disconnect the steering column EPAS electrical connectors.

    

11. 11
    
    Remove the steering column.
    

    1. Remove and discard the steering column mounting bolt.

    2. Remove and discard the nuts and remove the steering column.

    • Transfer components as necessary.

    

12. 12
    Remove and discard the steering shaft coupling bolt and remove the steering column intermediate shaft.
    Torque:
    Stage 1: 35 lb-ft (48 N·m)
    Stage 2: 120°

    

Installation

1. 1
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. 2
   Tighten the fasteners in the sequence shown.
   Torque:
   1: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m)
   2: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m)
   3: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m)

   

3. 3
   Reset the SRS.
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Reset (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
4. 4
   If a new steering column was installed, download the PSCM configuration from the scan tool to the new PSCM.
   Refer to: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation).
5. 5
   To relearn the steering wheel angle, drive the vehicle above 64 km/h for a distance of at least 1 mile while holding the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with minimal steering effort for a minimum of 30 seconds.