Attention.
- Avoid hitting the steering column when removing it.
- Apply alignment marks to the intermediate shaft and steering column assembly before removing the intermediate steering shaft.
- Do not turn the steering wheel when the vehicle is stationary, as the electric motor and the electric power steering control unit become too hot.
- The steering column assembly is heavy. Use caution when removing the steering column assembly from the vehicle.
- Do not place the steering column assembly near objects with a strong magnetic field.
- The steering column assembly cannot be disassembled.
Removal
1. Set the front wheels of the vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Set the steering wheel to the highest position.
3. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove the steering column cover.
5. Remove the contact disk.
6. Remove the steering column switch assembly.
7. Remove the lower instrument panel trim.
8. Remove the instrument cluster.
9. Disconnect all switch connectors mounted on the steering column, and then disconnect the wires from the steering column assembly.
10. Remove the intermediate steering column shaft as follows:
Loosen the mounting bolt (1).
Remove the pressed cam nut retainer (2) from the intermediate shaft fork.
Remove the cam nut (3).
11. Remove the steering column assembly.
Check after removal
Check all components of the steering column assembly for damage or other defects. Replace the steering column with a new one if any deviations from the norm are detected.
Measure the torque of resistance to rotation of the steering column assembly using a special dynamometer (ST3127S000). Replace the steering column assembly with a new one if the obtained value exceeds 2.5 Nm.
Measure the length "L" of the steering column shown in the figure if the vehicle has been subjected to even a minor collision. Replace the steering column assembly (with electric motor, gearbox, position sensor) if the length does not correspond to the standard (495 mm).
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the features listed below.
Attention.
- Avoid impacts on the steering column when removing it.
- Apply alignment marks to the intermediate shaft and steering column assembly before disconnecting the intermediate shaft.
- Do not allow steering while the vehicle is parked (the motor and the electric power steering control unit are overheating).
- The steering column assembly is heavy. Use caution when removing the steering column assembly from the vehicle.
- Do not place the steering column assembly near objects with a strong magnetic field.
- The steering column assembly cannot be disassembled.
- Do not reuse the cam nut and lock bolt.
Note.
- Steering column height adjustment range (L1): 40 mm.
- Steering column reach adjustment range (L2): ±25 mm.
1. Make sure all cam nut retainer parts are removed.
2. Install the earring on the intermediate shaft, making sure that there is no gap between the earring and the intermediate shaft.
3. Insert the cam nut completely.
4. While holding the cam nut in place with your hand, insert the bolt and tighten to the specified tightening torque. Make sure that the cam nut is in the correct position (axially) during tightening.
5. After connecting the intermediate shaft, make sure that there is no gap (A) between the earring (1), intermediate shaft (2) and cam nut (3).
Caution: Adjust the neutral position of the steering wheel angle sensor.
Post-installation check
Check all components of the steering column assembly for damage or other defects. Replace the steering column with a new one if any deviations from the norm are detected.
Check the steering wheel play and neutral position, as well as the steering wheel force and steering angle.
Check the steering column adjustment ranges for height "L1" and reach "L2".
Note.
- Steering column height adjustment range (L1): 40 mm.
- Steering column reach adjustment range (L2): ±25 mm.
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