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Steering Shaft: Service and Repair




Steering Shaft Removal and Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

Removal

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure. Procedures

2. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover. Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover Removal/Installation

3. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover. Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation

4. Remove the driver's airbag assembly Driver's Airbag Replacement and the steering wheel. Steering Wheel Removal
NOTE: Make sure to remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the steering joint, because damage to the cable reel can occur.

5. Remove the steering joint cover A.






6. Loosen the steering joint bolt (A) and remove the bolts (B), then disconnect the steering joint (C) from the steering pinion shaft (D).






7. Make marks (A) on the steering joint (B) and the steering column shaft (C) to identify the position of the joint on the steering shaft.

8. Remove the steering joint bolt (D) and washer (E).

9. Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering column shaft.

10. Remove the steering shaft.






Installation

NOTE: When replacing the steering shaft, make the new shaft like you did the original steering shaft to identify the position of the joint on the original steering shaft.

1. Slide the upper end (A) of the steering shaft down, and align the aligning marks (B) on the steering column shaft (C). Be sure the steering shaft and steering column shaft are aligned with the serrations; the steering shaft should slip on smoothly. If it doesn't reposition the serrations of the steering shaft.

2. Align the bolt hole (D) on the steering joint with the groove (E) around the steering column shaft, and loosely install the joint bolt (F) and washer (G). Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the steering column shaft.

3. Center the steering rack within its stroke.






4. Insert the upper end of the steering joint into the steering shaft (A) (line up the bolt hole (B) with the flat portion (C) on the shaft), and loosely install the upper joint bolt (D).

5. Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pinion shaft with the tab (E) of the center guide. Position the center guide angle of the pinion shaft as shown if necessary.











6. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft, and loosely install the joint bolt (C). Make sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft. Tighten the steering joint bolt to the specified torque.

7. Pull the steering joint fully towards the steering column shaft side, then tighten the steering joint bolt (D) to the specified torque.






8. Install the steering joint cover (A).

9. Install the driver's airbag assembly Driver's Airbag Replacement and the steering wheel. Steering Wheel Installation

10. Install the driver's dashboard undercover. Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation

11. Install the driver's dashboard lower cover. Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover Removal/Installation

12. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure, Procedures and do these tasks:
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.

- Make sure the horn and the turn signal switches work properly.

- Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.

13. After installation, do these checks:
- Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If the steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel and rack are not centered), correct the engagement of the joint/column shaft serrations.

- Do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization. Programming and Relearning





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