Removal and installation
Removal
Attention:
- When removing, do not strike the steering column assembly in the axial direction.
- Before removing the intermediate shaft, place alignment marks on the intermediate shaft and steering column assembly.
- Do not turn the steering wheel when the vehicle is stopped, as... The electric motor and EPS control unit may overheat.
- Be careful when crushing the steering column assembly from the vehicle, as... it's heavier.
- Do not expose the steering column assembly to magnetism.
- The steering column cannot be disassembled.
1. Set the front wheels to a straight-ahead position.
2. Set the steering column to its maximum height.
3. Remove the steering wheel. See above.
4. Remove the cover from the steering column. See chapter «Interior and exterior equipment».
5. Remove the coiled wire.
6. Remove the combination switch. See chapter «Electrical equipment».
7. Remove the lower section of the driver's side instrument panel. See chapter «Interior and exterior equipment».
8. Remove the instrument cluster.
9. Disconnect the connectors from all switches installed on the steering column assembly.
10. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column assembly as follows:
A. Remove the mounting bolt (1).
b. Remove the press-on holder (2) cam nut from the intermediate shaft fork.
With. Unscrew the cam nut (3) from the intermediate shaft fork.
11. Remove the cover from the steering column.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following:
Attention:
- When removing, do not strike the steering column assembly in the axial direction.
- Before removing the intermediate shaft, place alignment marks on the intermediate shaft and steering column assembly.
- Do not turn the steering wheel when the vehicle is not stopped, because The electric motor and EPS control unit may overheat.
- Be careful when removing the steering column assembly from the vehicle as... she's heavy.
- Do not expose the steering column assembly to magnetism.
- The steering column cannot be disassembled.
- When installing the steering column assembly, observe the following:
Attention. Do not reuse the cam nut and mounting bolt.
1. Make sure all components are removed from the cam nut holder.
2. Attach the fork to the worm shaft so that there is no gap between them.
3. Insert the cam nut completely into place.
4. While holding the cam nut with your hand, insert the bolt and tighten to the required torque. When screwing in the bolt, keep the nut straight.
5. Having installed the intermediate shaft, make sure that between the fork (1), worm shaft (2) and cam nut (3) no gap (A).
Attention:
- Do not reuse the cam nut holder.
- When tightening the mounting bolt and do not clamp the cam nut with a tool.
- Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor.
Check after removal
- Check all components of the steering column assembly for damage or other abnormalities. Replace if necessary.
- Measure the steering torque using a preload measuring tool (special tool: ST3127S000). If the torque is different from the norm, replace the steering column assembly.
Standard.
Turning point. See section below «Technical data and specifications».
- If the car has been involved in a minor collision accident, measure the length «L», as shown in the picture. If the length is different, replace the steering column assembly.
Standard.
Length «L» steering column: See section below «Technical data and specifications».
Check after installation
Check all components of the steering column assembly for damage or other abnormalities. Replace if necessary.
Check play, neutral, steering torque and front wheel steering angles. See above.
Check operating range «L1», «L2» mechanism for adjusting the tilt and height of the steering column, as shown in the figure.
Standard:
- Working range of tilt adjustment «L1»: See section below «Technical data and specifications».
- Working height adjustment range «L2»: See section below «Technical data and specifications».