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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM STEERING WHEEL & COLUMN 2A – 75
SECTION 2A
STEERING COLUMN
CONTENTS
PAGE
General Description ......................................................................................................... 2A – 76
On-Vehicle Service ........................................................................................................... 2A – 77
Steering Wheel Replacement ..................................................................................... 2A – 77
Combination Switch Replacement ............................................................................ 2A – 79
Lock Cylinder Replacement ........................................................................................ 2A – 81
Steering Column Replacement .................................................................................. 2A – 84
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The steering column has three important features in
addition to the steering function:
1. The column is energy absorbing, designed to
compress in a front-end collision to minimize
the possibility of injury to the driver of the
vehicle.
2. The ignition switch and lock are mounted
conveniently on the column.
3. With the column mounted lock, the ignition
and steering operation can be locked to
prevent theft of the vehicle.The column may be disassembled and
reassembled. To insure the energy absorbing
action, it is important that the specified screws,
bolts and nuts be used only as designated and that
they are tightened to the specified torque.
When the column is removed from the vehicle, a
sharp blow on the end of steering shaft leaning on
the column assembly, or dropping the assembly
could shear or loosen the fasteners that maintain
column rigidity.
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT
Removal Steps
1. Center pad
2. Nut
3. Steering wheel
Installation Steps
3. Steering wheel
2. Nut
1. Center pad
These steps are based on the LHD model.
REMOVAL
1. Center Pad
1) Remove the center pad attaching screw from the
steering wheel under side.
2) Disconnect the harness.
3) Remove the center pad from the center of the
steering wheel.
2. Nut
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INSTALLATION
3. Steering Wheel
Align the setting marks made when removing.
CAUTION:
Never apply force to the setting wheel in direction of the
shaft by using a hammer or other impact tools in an
attempt to install the steering wheel. The steering shaft is
designed as an energy absorbing unit.
2. Nut
Steering Wheel Nut Torque N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)
34 (3.5 / 25)
1. Center pad
Fit four projections of pad in holes on the steering
wheel side.
Tighten the screws on the lower side of the pad.
Center Pad Nut Torque N·m (kg·m/lb·in)
2.5 (0.25 / 21.7) 3. Steering Wheel
1) Apply a setting mark across the steering wheel
and shaft so parts can be reassembled in their
original position.
2) Use special tool.
Steering wheel remover:5-8840-0016-0(J-29752)
NOTE:
Never apply force to the steering wheel in direction
of the shaft by using a hammer or other impact tools
in an attempt to remove the steering wheel. The
steering shaft is designed as an energy absorbing
unit.
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4
1 2
6
3
5 These steps are based on the LHD model.
Removal Steps
1. Front console assembly
2. Lower cluster assembly
3. Steering lower cover
4. Steering wheel
5. Steering column cover
6. Combination switch
Installation Steps
6. Combination switch
5. Steering column cover
4. Steering wheel
3. Steering lower cover
2. Lower cluster assembly
1. Front console assembly
REMOVAL
1. Front console assembly
1) Remove the transmission (for M/T) and transfer
control lever knob.
2) Disconnect the wiring harness connectors.
2. Lower cluster assembly
3. Steering lower cover
Remove the engine hood opening lever.
4. Steering wheel
Apply a setting mark across the steering wheel and
shaft so parts can be reassembled in their original
position.
COMBINATIONS SWITCH REPLACEMENT
431RW021
These steps are based on the LHD model.
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INSTALLATION
6. Combination switch
After installations of combinations switch assembly,
connect the combination switch wiring harness
connector.
5. Steering column cover
4. Steering wheel
Align the setting marks made when removing.
CAUTION:
Never apply force to the setting wheel in direction of the
shaft by using a hammer or other impact tools in an
attempt to remove the steering wheel. The steering shaft
is designed as an energy absorbing unit.
Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified
torque.
Steering wheel Nut Torque N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)
34 (3.5 / 25)
3. Steering lower cover
Install the engine hood opening lever.
2. Lower cluster assembly
1. Front console assembly
Install the transmission (for M/T) and transfer control
lever knob.
Install the wiring harness connectors. Use special tool. Remove the steering wheel.
Move the tires to the straight ahead positions before
removing the steering wheel.
Steering wheel remover:5-8840-0016-0(J-29752)
CAUTION:
Never apply force to the steering wheel in direction of the
shaft by using a hammer or other impact tools in an
attempt to remove the steering wheel. The steering shaft
is designed as an energy absorbing unit.
5. Steering column cover
6. Combination switch
Disconnect the wiring harness connector.
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These steps are based on the LHD model.
REMOVAL
1. Front console assembly
1) Remove the transmission (for M/T) and transfer
control lever knob.
2) Disconnect the wiring harness connectors.
2. Lower cluster assembly
3. Steering lower cover
Remove the engine hood opening lever.
LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
Removal Steps
1. Front console assembly
2. Lower cluster assembly
3. Steering lower cover
4. Steering wheel
5. Steering column cover
6. Combination switch
7. Snap ring
8. Cushion rubber
9. Shift lock cable (for A/T)
10. Lock cylinder assembly
Installation Steps
10. Lock cylinder assembly
9. Shift lock cable (for A/T)
8. Cushion rubber
7. Snap ring
6. Combination switch
5. Steering column cover
4. Steering wheel
3. Steering lower cover
2. Lower cluster assembly
1. Front console assembly
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5. Steering column cover
6. Combination switch
Disconnect the wiring harness connectors.
7. Snap ring
8. Cushion rubber
9. Shift lock cable (for A/T)
10. Lock cylinder assembly
Disconnect the starter switch harness connector
located under the steering column.
INSTALLATION
10. Lock cylinder assembly
9. Shift lock cable (for A/T)
8. Cushion rubber
7. Snap ring
6. Combination switch
After installations of combinations switch assembly,
connect the combination switch wiring harness
connector.
5. Steering column cover
4. Steering wheel
Align the setting marks made when removing.
CAUTION:
Never apply force to the steering wheel in direction of the
shaft by using a hammer or other impact tools in an
attempt to remove the steering wheel. The steering shaft
is designed as an energy absorbing unit.4. Steering wheel
Apply a setting mark across the steering wheel and
shaft so parts can be reassembled in their original
position.
Use special tool. Remove the steering wheel.
Move the tires to the straight ahead positions before
removing the steering wheel.
Steering wheel remover:5-8840-0016-0(J-29752)