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Power Steering: Column: Removal

WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING COLUMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DISARMED. REFER TO SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - SERVICE INFORMATION ARTICLE FOR SERVICE PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specification to ensure proper operation of the steering column.
  1. Position the front wheels straight ahead.
  2. Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery.
    Fig 1: Identifying Electrical Connector And Air Bag
    G04856760Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. Remove the airbag (3). Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - SERVICE INFORMATION article.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the air bag.
    Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel And Special Tool CJ98-1
    G04856761Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  5. Remove the steering wheel (1) with special tool CJ98-1 (2) or an appropriate steering wheel puller.
    CAUTION: Ensure the puller bolts are fully engaged into the steering wheel and not into the clockspring, before attempting to remove the wheel. Failure to do so may damage the steering wheel/clocks-spring.
    Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Opening Cover
    G04856762Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  6. Remove the steering column opening cover (3) (Refer to REMOVAL ).
    Fig 4: Identifying Steering Column Opening Cover Reinforcement
    G04856763Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  7. Remove the steering column opening cover reinforcement (2).
  8. Remove the tilt lever.
    Fig 5: Identifying Column Shrouds
    G04856764Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  9. Remove the column shrouds (1 and 2).
    Fig 6: Identifying Wiring Harness Connectors
    G04856765Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  10. Remove the clock spring. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - SERVICE INFORMATION article.
  11. Disconnect the wiring harness to the column (1, 2 and 3).
  12. Remove the shift cable from the column shift lever actuator (2). (Refer to REMOVAL ).
  13. Release the shift cable from the column bracket and remove it from the bracket.
  14. Remove the SKIM module in order to disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Identifying Upper Steering Shaft Coupler Bolt, Coupler And Column
    G04856767Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  15. Remove the upper steering shaft coupler bolt (2) from the column (1).
  16. Separate the shaft from the coupler (7).
    Fig 8: Identifying Steering Column Mounting Nuts And Steering Column Assembly
    G04856768Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  17. Remove the brake light switch and discard. (Refer to REMOVAL ).
  18. Remove the four steering column mounting nuts (4).
  19. Remove the steering column assembly (3) from the vehicle.
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