Removal And Installation: Removal
- Align the steering wheel straight.
- Turn the IG to 'OFF'.
- Secure the steering wheel to prevent movement.NOTE: Changing the clockspring neutral position by rotating the steering wheel with the steering column universal joint removed may result in open circuit and faulty folding of the cable inside the clockspring after installation.
- Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - " CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
- Separate the steering universal joint from the steering gear box.
- Remove the steering universal joint bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
49.0 - 58.8 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb.ft)
NOTE: Do not reuse the steering universal joint bolt. - Separate the steering universal joint (A) in the direction of the arrow.
- Remove the steering universal joint bolt (A).
- Remove the steering column assembly dust cover nuts (A).
Tightening torque:
12.7 - 17.7 N.m (1.3 - 1.8 kgf.m, 9.4 - 13 lb.ft)
- Remove the universal joint (A) after removing the bolt.
Tightening torque:
49.0 - 58.8 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb.ft)