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Fig. 29: Sliding Section A Of Clock Spring Connector In Direction Of Arrow
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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT << B>>STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL Use s
pecial tool MB990803 to remove the steerin
g wheel.
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Fig. 30: Removing Steering Wheel Using Special Tool
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STEERING SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING:Before removing the steering wheel and air bag
module assembly, refer to AIR BAG SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
and DRIVER
-SIDE AIR BAG
MODULE & CLOCKSPRING
or PASSENGER
-SIDE
AIR BAG MODULE
.
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Fig. 34: Checking Tilt Lever Position
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT >>B<< STEERING WHEEL SENSOR < VEHICLES WITH ASC>, CLOCK
SPRING AND COLUMN SWITCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION 1. Align the mating marks of the clock spring.
WARNING:Ensure that the clock spring's mating marks are
properly aligned. If not, the steering wheel may not
rotate completely during a turn, or the flat cable in
the clock spring could be damaged, This would
prevent normal SRS operation and possibly cause
serious injury to the driver.
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< Mating Mark Alignment
>
1. Turn the clock spring clockwise fully. Then turn it back approximately 3-
3/4 turns counterclockwise to align the mating marks.
2. Turn the front wheels to the straight-ahead position. Then install the clock
spring to the column switch.
Fig. 35: Aligning Mating Marks Of Clock Spring
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2. On vehicles with ASC, align the mating marks of the steering wheel sensor as
follows.
CAUTION: Ensure that the steering wheel sensor's mating
marks are properly aligned. If not, the steering
wheel sensor could be damaged.
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< Mating Mark Alignment
>
1. Turn the steering wheel sensor clockwise fully. Then turn it back
approximately 2-3/4 turns counterclockwise to align the mating marks.
2. Align the mating marks on the clock spring and the steering wheel sensor,
and install the steering wheel sensor to the column switch assembly.
3. Connect the steering wheel sensor connector.
Fig. 36: Aligning Mating Marks On Clock Spring
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not move the tilt lever from the lock position
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Fig. 39: Identifying Special Bolts
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POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING:Before removing the steering gear, refer to AIR BAG
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
and DRIVER
-SIDE AIR BAG
MODULE & CLOCKSPRING
or PASSENGER
-SIDE
AIR BAG MODULE
. Center the front wheels. Failure
to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and
render the SRS system inoperative, risking serious
injury.
CAUTION: *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily
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Fig. 11: Identifying Special Tools (4 Of 4)
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE REAR AXLE TOTAL BACKLASH CHECK 1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface.
2. Place the selector lever to the neutral position. Apply the parking brake and
jack up the vehicle.
3. Turn the propeller shaft clockwise as far as it will go. Make the mating marks
on the dust cover of the com
panion flan
ge and on the differential carrier.
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Fig. 12: Making Mating Marks
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4. Turn the propeller shaft counterclockwise as far as it will go, and measure the
amount of distance between the mating marks.
Limit: 5 mm (0.2 inch)
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