STEERING SHAFT POWER STEERING37-21 STEERING SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1372011500113 WARNING Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions (P.52B-5) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (P.52B-210). REMOVAL SERVICE POINT <> STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL CAUTION The tilt lever should be held in the lock position until the steering column shaft is installed to the vehicle. If the steering column is removed with the tilt lever released, or the tilt lever is released after the steering column shaft was removed from the vehicle, the steering column can not be reinstalled correctly. If the steering column is installed incorrectly, the collision energy absorbing mechanism may be damaged. 1. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and remove the steering column mounting bolts. Pre-removal Operation •Steering Wheel and Air bag Module Assembly Removal (Comfort: refer to P.37-17/Sport: refer to P.37-19). •Under Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel P.52A-2).Post-installation Operation •Under Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel P.52A-2). •Steering Wheel and Air bag Module Assembly Installation (Comfort: refer to P.37-17/Sport: refer to P.37-19). AC304919AB 12 ± 2 N·m 18 ± 2 N·m 5.0 ± 1.0 N·m 1 2 73 2 1 8 86 A A Ta bSection A - A Section B - B BB Toe board Specified sealant: 3M ATD Part No.8513 or equivalent BB 4 5 (mounting screw)2.5 ± 0.5 N·m Removal steps 1. Lower column cover 2. Upper column cover 3. Clock spring and column switch assembly 4. Cover 5. Key interlock cable (Refer to GROUP 23A, A/T Key Interlock and Shift Lock Mechanism P.23A-151). 6. Shaft cover <> >>A<<7. Steering column shaft assembly 8. Cover assemblyRemoval steps (Continued)
