| TIBURON(GK) >2003 > G 2.0 DOHC > Steering System > Steering Column & Shaft > Steering Column/Shaft>Repair procedures |

REMOVAL
1. | Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the battery.
2. | After removing the bolts in the illustration, remove the driver's airbagmodule.
For the vehicles not equipped with SRS airbag, remove the horn coverassembly.
3. | Remove the steering wheel lock nut.
4. | After aligning the marks on the steering shaft and wheel, remove thesteering wheel using the special tool.
Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it, Doing so it may damagethe steering column.
5. | After removing the 3 bolts in the illustration, remove the steeringcolumn shroud.
6. | Remove the connectors of the multifunction switch and the multifunctionswitch assembly.
7. | Remove the lower crash pad after loosening the mounting bolts.
8. | Remove the bolts connecting the steering column shaft, the universaljoint and the pinion.
9. | After removing the mounting bolts and nuts, remove the steering columnand shaft assembly.
INSPECTION
1. | Check the steering column shaft for damage and deformation.
2. | Check connections for play, damage and smooth operation.
3. | Check the ball joint bearing for wear and damage.
INSTALLATION
Assembly is the reverse of removal.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
KEY LOCK ASSEMBLY
1. | If it is necessary to remove the key lock assembly, use a punch to makea groove on the head of the special bolt, and then use a screwdriver to removethe key lock assembly mounting bracket.
2. | Disassemble the key lock assembly from the steering column and shaftassembly.
3. | Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.
UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY
1. | Remove the bolt connecting the universal joint assembly and the steeringcolumn and shaft assembly.
2. | Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.