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Replacement
1. | Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
2. | Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead.
3. | Remove the airbag module(A). (Refer to RT group)
4. | Disconnect the connector(B) & lock nut(A) and then remove the steering wheel from the steering column shaft.
Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.
5. | Remove the steering column upper(A) and lower (B)shroud.
6. | Remove the clock spring(A).
When assembling set the center position by setting the marks between the clock spring and the cover into line. Make an array the mark (▶◀) by turning the clock spring clockwise to the stop and then 2.0 revolutions counterclockwise.
7. | Remove the multifunction switches(A).
8. | Remove the lower crash pad.
9. | Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the panel(A).
10. | Loosen the nut and then dust cover(A).
11. | Loosen the bolt(A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque : 29.4 ~ 34.3N.m(3.0 ~ 3.5Kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 25.3lb-ft)
Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
12. | Disconnect all connectors connected the steering column.
13. | Remove the steering column by loosening the mounting bolts(A) and nuts(B).
Tightening torque : 12.7 ~ 17.7N.m(1.3 ~ 1.8Kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 13.0lb-ft)
14. | Installation is the reverse of the removal.
Disassembly
Universal joint assembly
1. | Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering column assembly.
2. | Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.
Inspection
1. | Check the steering column for damage and deformation.
2. | Check the join bearing for damage and wear.
3. | Check the tilt bracket for damage and cracks.
4. | Check the key lock assembly for proper operation and replace it if necessary.