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Steering System

Steering Column and Shaft Repair Procedures

In this manual: Steering System
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 79Engine Electrical System — 50Emission Control System — 22Engine/Fuel Control System — 107Clutch System — 27MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 21Drive Shaft and Axle — 18Suspension System — 29Steering System — 21Restraint — 41Braking System — 53Body Work (Interior and Exterior) — 190Body Electrical System — 181Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning — 58
32steps
~197min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
0102030405010.88N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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DEPOSIT

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery, then wait for at least 30 seconds.
  2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels face straight ahead.
  3. Loosen the hex bolts located on both sides of the steering wheel.

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 10.8 N·m

  4. Remove the wire clamp (B) and disconnect the horn connector (A).
  5. Loosen the steering wheel lock bolt properly. Separate the steering wheel using SST (09561-11001).

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 49 N·m

  6. Fully loosen the steering wheel lock bolt, then remove the steering wheel.
  7. Remove the steering column cover after loosening the screws.
  8. Disconnect the clock spring and horn connectors, then remove the clock spring.
    1. Engage the automatic lock at the 6 o'clock position, then turn clockwise 2 turns.
    2. Engage the automatic lock at the 6 o'clock position, then turn counterclockwise 2 turns.
  9. Remove the lower instrument panel cover. (Refer to Body - Instrument Panel)
  10. Disconnect the ECU connector.
  11. Disconnect the multifunction switch connector.
  12. Remove the wire clamp.
  13. Loosen the universal joint bolt (A), then disconnect the universal joint.

    Tightening torque: 32.4 ~ 37 N·m

  14. Loosen the mounting bolt and nut, then remove the steering column. Tightening torque: Nut (A): 25.0 ~ 29 N·m Bolt (B): 44.1 ~ 49 N·m

DISASSEMBLY

Lock Set
  1. Make a groove on the head of the special bolt (A) using an awl.
  2. Loosen the bolt using a screwdriver, then remove the complete steering column lock assembly.
  3. For reassembly, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
  4. Loosen the bolt (A), then disconnect the universal joint from the steering gear.

    Tightening torque: 32.4 ~ 37 N·m

  5. For reassembly, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY

Inspection

  1. Make sure the steering column is not damaged or deformed.
  2. Make sure the steering column is not damaged or deformed.
  3. Make sure the sealing bearing is not worn or damaged.
  4. Make sure the tilt bracket is not damaged or cracked.
  5. Check that the lock assembly operates properly, and replace it if necessary.

REMEDY

  1. To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
  2. Perform "EPS Type Recognition".
  3. Perform "ASP Calibration".
  4. Connect the scan tool to the self-diagnosis connector (16-pin) under the protective cover at the side of the driver's seat, then turn the ignition on to activate the scan tool.
  5. In the GDS vehicle type selection menu, select "Vehicle Type" and "EPS", then press "OK".
  6. Perform "EPS Type Recognition".
  7. Perform the test according to the instructions on the screen.
  8. Perform "ASP Calibration".
Procedure Using Scan Tool

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