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Steering Column Removal and Installation: Notes

Reference: STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN COMPONENTS 

NOTE: The steering column assembly can be easily damaged during and after removal. To avoid damaging the steering column assembly, be sure to take the following precautions when removing it and when setting it down after removal:
  • Do not release telescopic and tilt lever with steering column nuts loosened or steering column removed from vehicle. Doing so may increase operating force for telescopic or tilt motion.
  • The impact energy absorbing function of the steering column assembly may be impaired if the steering column assembly receives an excessively large force. Be careful not to strongly impact the steering column assembly when removing and installing it.
  • Never drop the steering column assembly on its end. This could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic shear pins that maintain the design length of the column.
  • Do not lean the steering column assembly against something. This could cause it to bend or deform.
  • Do not loosen the steering column nuts when the steering lower shaft is still installed. This could cause damage to the shaft joint bearing.
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