Removal Procedure
- The steering column
- The intermediate shaft(s)
- The steering gear
- Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Install anti-rotation pin J 42640 .
- Remove the driver knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement (Right Hand Drive) or Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement (Left Hand Drive) .
- Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
- Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft nut (1) and bolt from the steering column.
- Remove the steering column bolts (1).
- Lower the steering column (1) and disengage it from the upper intermediate steering shaft.
- Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
- Transfer any parts as needed.
WARNING:
Refer to SIR Warning
.
CAUTION:
Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column assembly on the end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column assembly could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the columns collapsible design. Do NOT hammer on the end of the shaft, because hammering could loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. If you need to remove the steering wheel, refer to the Steering Wheel Replacement procedure in this section.
CAUTION:
With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.
After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.