10/02/2017 09:09:31

Shaft - Steering Column - Lower

Correction code 32010402

Remove

  1. Raise and support vehicle.
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    Warning

    Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle.

  2. Remove driver seat (refer to procedure).
  3. Remove steering wheel (refer to procedure).
  4. Remove the wheel (torque 105 Nm).
  5. Mark intermediate shaft position relative to column and pinion.
  6. Remove Nyloc nut and bolt securing intermediate shaft to steering rack (torque 40 Nm).
  7. Remove Nyloc nut and bolt securing intermediate shaft to steering column (torque 40 Nm).
  8. Remove Patchbolts (x4) securing rack to body (torque - M10 45 Nm, M8 25 Nm).
  9. Move steering rack forward, release lower steering column from rack and remove from upper steering column.

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

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CAUTION

Replace all nyloc nuts.

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CAUTION

Replace all patchbolts.

  1. Make sure that intermediate shaft to pinion and column marks align correctly.