Steering Column

Removal

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REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
  • Do not rotate the spiral cable without the steering wheel with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
  • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
PROCEDURE

1. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. REMOVE STEERING PAD

(See page )


3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

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Matchmark

(b) Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.

(c) Disconnect each connector from the spiral cable sub-assembly.

(d) Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

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Turn

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Hold

SST: 09950-50013

09951-05010

09952-05010

09953-05020

09954-05070

NOTICE:

  • Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.
  • Do not rotate the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
  • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

4. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 screws.

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Pin

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Guide

(b) Disengage the 2 claws, 2 pins and 2 guides to remove the steering pad switch assembly.

5. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH


6. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE

7. REMOVE STEERING SHAKE DAMPER

(a) Remove the 2 screws and steering shake damper from the steering wheel sub-assembly.

Test yourself

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