Steering Column: Removal

NOTE: To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

NOTE: Precise tolerances are required when manufacturing a steering column. Never install a repaired, rebuilt, aftermarket, or remanufactured steering column. Always install a new steering column. Failure to follow this direction can result in steering column failure.

All vehicles

NOTE: DO NOT hammer, pry or force steering column and column shafts during installation or removal. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to steering components that could lead to loss of steering control during vehicle operation and could result in serious personal injury or death.

NOTE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft system is disconnected or damage to the steering column electrical components may result.

NOTE: LHD shown, RHD similar.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Depower the SRS Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the SCCM. Refer to: Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) .
NOTE: This step is not necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the steering column shrouds. Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds .
NOTE: This step is not necessary when installing a new component.

Position the SCCM wiring harness aside.
1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2. Detach the pin-type retainer.
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Remove the driver knee airbag. Refer to: Driver Knee Airbag .
Position the steering column in the full up/rearward position.

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NOTE: Vehicles equipped with electronic steering column lock shown, vehicles without similar.

Remove the retainers and disconnect the steering column electrical connectors.

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NOTE: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

Remove and discard the bolt and pull apart the upper steering column shaft from the steering column.

Torque

: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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NOTE: The front and rear fasteners are not the same. DO NOT install in place of one another.

Remove the steering column.
1. Remove and discard the bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
2. Remove and discard the bolts. Remove the steering column.
  Torque
  
  : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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With security pack
NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the steering column lock module. Refer to: Steering Column Lock Module .