Steering Column: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal Service Point
[A]Steering Wheel Removal





CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; doing so may damage the collapsible mechanism.

Installation Service Point
]A[Steering Wheel Installation





Align the mating marks of the clock spring and, after turning the front wheels to the straight-ahead position, install the clock springs to the column switch.
Mating Mark Alignment
Turn the clock spring clockwise fully, and then turn back it approx. 3 4/5 turns counterclockwise to align the mating marks.

CAUTION: If the clock spring's mating marks are not properly aligned, the steering wheel may not rotate completely during a turn, or the flat cable within the clock spring may be severed, obstructing normal operation of the SRS and possibly leading to serious injury to the vehicle's driver.






DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Disassembly Service Point
[A]Steering Lock Bracket / Steering Lock Cylinder Removal





If it is necessary to remove the steering lock cylinder, use a hacksaw to cut the special bolts at the steering lock bracket side.

Reassembly Service Point
]A[Steering Lock Cylinder / Steering Lock Bracket / Special Bolt Installation
1) When installing the steering lock cylinder and steering lock bracket to the column tube, temporarily install the steering lock in alignment with the column boss.





2) After checking that the lock works properly, tighten the special bolts until the head twists off,

CAUTION: The steering lock bracket and bolts must be replaced with new ones when the steering lock cylinder is installed.

]B[Bearing Installation
1) Fill the inside of the bearing with multipurpose grease.
2) Install the bearings to the shaft on the joint assembly.





3) Wrap vinyl tape approximately one and one-half times around the concave circumferences of the bearings, and then press fit the bearings into the cover assembly.

INSPECTION
- Check the steering shaft for play and round movement.
- Check the joints for play, damage, or rough movement.
- Check the joint bearing for wear and damage.
- Check the dust shield for damage.