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Steering Column (Remove and Replace)
Correction Code 32051902
Removal
- Make sure that the front road wheels are in the straight ahead position.
- Remove the driver's side lower dash trim. See Trim - Dash - Driver's Side - Lower (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the steering controller module. See Module - Steering Column Control (Remove and Replace).
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Disconnect the steering column motor harness connectors (x2).
CAUTIONTake care not to damage component(s).
- Mark the upper intermediate shaft position relative to the column.
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Remove the bolt that secures the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column
(torque 30 Nm).
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Working from the driver's
footwell, remove the bolts that secure the steering column to the IP carrier
bracket:
- Vehicles built before April 11, 2016: Upper and lower fasteners - torque 30 Nm
- Vehicles built on or after April 11, 2016: Upper fasteners - torque 30 Nm, lower fasteners - torque 17 Nm
- Release the steering column from the upper intermediate shaft and remove the steering column from the vehicle.
Installation
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Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
CAUTIONReplace all nylon-insert locknuts.CAUTIONReplace all patchbolt(s).
- Make sure that the upper intermediate shaft to column marking aligns correctly.
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Calibrate the steering rack, using Toolbox 3:
NoteSteering rack calibration is only required if the vehicle is equipped with a Bosch type steering rack.
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Using Toolbox 3:
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Using Toolbox 3:
- Select the Actions tab and search for "Calibrate Steering Column".
- Select the ODIN routine PROC_SUN_X_CALIBRATE-STEERING-COLUMNvia Toolbox: (link), and then click the link of the routine.
- Click RUN, and allow the routine to complete.
- Perform a Lock To Lock-Angle test. See Lock To Lock-Angle Test.