Steering column ASSY
Components Inspection Removal / installation
STEERING COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN ASSY
EXPLODED VIEW
REMOVAL
1. Correct handling and precautions for operation (Refer to 
)
)2. Confirm that the front tires are in the straight-ahead position.
3. Disconnect the battery ground terminal.
WARNING:
As the airbag and pretensioner system is equipped with a backup power supply, if you start work within 60 seconds of disconnecting the battery ground terminal, the airbag may accidently deploy.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the moldings, please completely wind down both the driver's and passenger's door windows.
4. Removal of the steering wheel ASSY (Refer to )
)5. Removal of the instrument side panel LH (Refer to )
)6. Removal of the instrument panel under cover SUB-ASSY No.1. (Refer to )
)7. Removal of the instrument panel under cover SUB-ASSY No. 2 (Refer to )
)8. Removal of the knee airbag module (Refer to )
)9. Removal of the instrument cluster finish panel SUB-ASSY CTR (Refer to )
)10. Removal of the meter hood SUB-ASSY (Refer to )
)11. Removal of the instrument panel meter ornament UPR (Refer to )
)
12. Removal of the steering column cover support (with smart entry)
(1) Unhook the 4 tabs and remove the steering column cover support.
13. Removal of the steering column cover LWR
(1) Remove the two screws.
(2) Unhook the six tabs and remove the steering column cover LWR.
14. Removal of the steering column cover UPR
(1) Unhook the two tabs and remove the steering column cover UPR.
15. Removal of the turn signal switch ASSY W/Steering roll connector
(1) Disconnect each connector from the turn signal switch ASSY W/Steering roll connector.
(2) Use pliers to loosen the clamp.
16. Removal of the steering intermediate shaft ASSY No.2
(1) Place an alignment mark across the steering sliding yoke SUB-ASSY and the steering column ASSY.
Captions in illustration
| *1 |
Alignment marks |
(2) Undo the bolt, and remove the steering sliding yoke SUB-ASSY from the steering column ASSY.
(3) Place an alignment mark across the steering sliding yoke SUB-ASSY and the steering gear ASSY.
Captions in illustration
| *1 |
Alignment marks |
(4) Undo the bolt, and remove the steering sliding yoke SUB-ASSY from the steering gear ASSY.
(5) Unhook the four tabs on the vehicle exterior side and remove the steering sliding yoke SUB-ASSY from the vehicle interior side.
17. Removal of the steering column ASSY (LHD model)
(1) Disconnect the two connectors from the power steering computer ASSY.
NOTE:
As shown in the figure, after pulling out the lock for the lock lever, fold down the lock lever and remove the connector.
Captions in illustration
| *a |
Pull out the lock. |
| *b |
Fold down the lock lever. |
(2) Disconnect the wiring harness clamp from the power steering computer ASSY.
(3) Undo the two nuts and bolts and remove the steering column ASSY from the instrument panel reinforcement ASSY.
NOTE:
When pulling out the bolts, removal becomes easier if you lift up the steering column ASSY motor section and tilt the steering column ASSY.
18. Removal of the steering column ASSY (RHD model)
(1) Disconnect the two connectors from the power steering computer ASSY.
NOTE:
As shown in the figure, after pulling out the lock for the lock lever, fold down the lock lever and remove the connector.
Captions in illustration
| *a |
Pull out the lock. |
| *b |
Fold down the lock lever. |
(2) Disconnect the wiring harness clamp from the power steering computer ASSY.
(3) Undo the two nuts and bolts and remove the steering column ASSY from the instrument panel reinforcement ASSY.
NOTE:
When pulling out the bolts, removal becomes easier if you lift up the steering column ASSY motor section and tilt the steering column ASSY.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Removal of the steering column upper W/switch bracket ASSY (without smart entry)
(1) Secure the steering column ASSY in a vise between aluminium plates.
CAUTION:
Do not close the vise too strongly.
(2) Use a drill to make a hole with a reverse tap in the steering lock set bolt head.
(3) Use the reverse tap to pull out the steering lock set bolt and remove the steering column upper W/switch bracket ASSY.
2. Removal of the ignition or starter switch ASSY (without smart entry)
(1) Undo the two screws and remove the ignition or starter switch ASSY from the steering column upper bracket.
CAUTION:
·When doing this, please ensure that the ignition or starter switch ASSY is on the top and the steering column upper bracket is on the bottom side.
·Inspect the condition of the press-fit areas marked by the arrows and replace the steering column upper bracket with a new part if you notice any play or unsteadiness.
·Inspect the condition of the press-fit areas marked by the arrows and replace the steering column upper bracket with a new part if you notice any play or unsteadiness.
3. Removal of the key interlock solenoid (without smart entry, Transmission A/T)
(1) Undo the two screws and remove the key interlock solenoid from the steering column bracket ASSY UPR.
(2) Release the clamp and disconnect the connector.
4. Removal of the transponder key amplifier
5. Removal of the unlock warning switch ASSY (without smart entry)
(1) Insert the key.
(2) Unhook the two tabs and remove the unlock warning switch ASSY.
NOTE:
Remove the unlock warning switch ASSY by sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrows in the diagram.
6. Removal of the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY (without smart entry)
(1) Turn the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY to the ACC position.
(2) Insert a thin flat tip screwdriver into the hole in the steering column upper bracket, as indicated in the diagram, and pull until the tab on the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY comes into contact with the steering column upper bracket stopper.
Captions in illustration
| *1 |
Tab |
| *2 |
Stopper |
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Press |
 |
Pull out |
CAUTION:
If you don't sufficiently pull until the tab on the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY comes into contact with the steering column upper bracket stopper, it may interfere with the next process. Please ensure that it is fully in contact with the stopper.
(3) Insert a thin flat tip screwdriver into the hole in the steering column upper bracket, as indicated in the diagram. Pull down the screwdriver in the direction indicated by the arrow in the diagram, and unhook the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY tabs. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY.
Captions in illustration
| *1 |
Tab |
| *2 |
Stopper |
| *a |
Unhook the tabs |
| *b |
Hole for screwdriver |
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Pull down |
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Pull out |
7. Removal of the steering lock actuator ASSY (with smart entry)
(1) Secure the steering column ASSY in a vise between aluminium plates.
CAUTION:
Do not close the vise too strongly.
(2) Use a drill to make a hole with a reverse tap in the steering lock set bolt head.
(3) Use the reverse tap to pull out the steering lock set bolt and remove the steering lock actuator ASSY.
ASSEMBLY
1. Installation of the steering lock actuator ASSY (with smart entry)
(1) Secure the steering column ASSY in a vise between aluminium plates.
CAUTION:
Do not close the vise too strongly.
(2) Attach the steering lock actuator ASSY with a new steering lock set bolt and tighten it until the bolt head is wrenched off.
2. Installation of the unlock warning switch ASSY (without smart entry)
(1) Engage the two tabs and install the unlock warning switch ASSY onto the steering column upper bracket.
NOTE:
Install the unlock warning switch ASSY by sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrows in the diagram.
3. Installation of the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY (without smart entry)
(1) Line up the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY in the ACC position.
(2) Insert the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY into the steering column upper bracket.
(3) Confirm that the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY is securely fixed in place.
4. Installation of the transponder key amplifier (without smart entry)
(1) Engage the two tabs and install the transponder key amplifier onto the steering column upper bracket.
5. Installation of the key interlock solenoid (without smart entry, Transmission A/T)
(1) Install the key interlock solenoid onto the steering column upper bracket and fasten the two screws.
(2) Use the clamp to connect the connector.
6. Installation of the ignition or starter switch ASSY (without smart entry)
(1) Install the ignition or starter switch ASSY onto the steering column upper bracket and fasten the two screws.
7. Inspection of the steering lock mechanism functionality (with smart entry)
(1) Pull out the key and check that the steering lock mechanism is working.
(2) Insert the key and check that the steering lock mechanism unlocks when the key is turned to the ACC position.
8. Installation of the steering column upper W/switch bracket ASSY (without smart entry)
(1) Secure the steering column ASSY in a vise between aluminium plates.
CAUTION:
Do not close the vise too strongly.
(2) Attach the steering column upper W/switch bracket ASSY with a new steering lock set bolt and tighten it until the bolt head is wrenched off.
INSTALLATION
1. Confirm that the front tires are in the straight-ahead position.
2. Steering column ASSY installation (LHD model).
(1) Install the steering column ASSY into the instrument panel reinforcement ASSY with the two nuts and new bolts.
Standard value:
Standard value:
Tightening torque=40N·m
{
408kgf·cm}
{29.5ft·lbf}
CAUTION:
Be careful not to pinch the wiring harness between the body.
(2) Connect the two connectors to the power steering computer ASSY.
Captions in illustration
| *a |
Fold down the lock lever. |
| *b |
Press in the lock. |
(3) Install the wiring harness clamp onto the power steering computer ASSY.
3. Installation of steering column ASSY (RHD model)
(1) Install the steering column ASSY into the instrument panel reinforcement ASSY with the two nuts and new bolts.
Standard value:
Standard value:
Tightening torque=40N·m
{
408kgf·cm}
{29.5ft·lbf}
CAUTION:
Be careful not to pinch the wiring harness between the body.
(2) Connect the two connectors to the power steering computer ASSY.
Captions in illustration
| *a |
Fold down the lock lever. |
| *b |
Press in the lock. |
(3) Install the wiring harness clamp onto the power steering computer ASSY.
4. Installation of the steering intermediate shaft ASSY No.2
(1) Pass the steering intermediate shaft ASSY No.2 through the hole in the body from the vehicle interior side.
(2) Line up the alignment marks and connect the steering intermediate shaft ASSY No.2 to the steering gear ASSY.
Captions in illustration
| *1 |
Alignment marks |
(3) Attach a new bolt.
Standard value:
Standard value:
Tightening torque=35N·m
{
357kgf·cm}
{25.8ft·lbf}
(4) Line up the alignment marks and connect the steering intermediate shaft ASSY No.2 to the steering column ASSY.
Captions in illustration
| *1 |
Alignment marks |
(5) Attach a new bolt.
Standard value:
Standard value:
Tightening torque=35N·m
{
357kgf·cm}
{25.8ft·lbf}
(6) Engage the four tabs and install the dust shield to the vehicle.
5. Installation of the turn signal switch ASSY W/Steering roll connector
(1) Install the turn signal switch ASSY W/Steering roll connector onto the steering column ASSY when the clamp is loose.
(2) Engage the tabs on the turn signal switch ASSY W/Steering roll connector with the steering column ASSY and tighten the clamp.
(3) Connect each connector to the turn signal switch ASSY W/Steering roll connector.
6. Installation of the steering column cover UPR
(1) Engage the two tabs and install the steering column cover UPR.
7. Installation of the steering column cover LWR
(1) Engage the six tabs and install the steering column cover LWR.
(2) Install the two screws into the steering column cover LWR.
8. Installation of the steering column cover support (with smart entry)
(1) Engage the 4 tabs and install the steering column cover support.
9. Installation of the instrument panel meter ornament UPR (Refer to )
)10. Installation of the meter hood SUB-ASSY (Refer to )
)11. Installation of the instrument cluster finish panel SUB-ASSY CTR (Refer to )
)12. Steering roll connector centering (Refer to )
)13. Installation of the knee airbag module (Refer to )
)14. Installation of the instrument panel under cover SUB-ASSY No. 2. (Refer to )
)15. Installation of the instrument panel under cover SUB-ASSY No.1 (Refer to )
)16. Installation of the instrument side panel LH (Refer to )
)17. Installation of the steering wheel ASSY (Refer to )
)18. Connection of the battery ground terminal
Standard value:
Standard value:
Tightening torque=6.0N·m
{
61kgf·cm}
{4.43ft·lbf}
19. Settings when connecting / disconnecting battery terminals (Refer to )
)20. Settings during parts replacement and installation/removal (Refer to )
)21. Inspect the airbag warning light. (Refer to )
)22. VDC sensor mid point setting (Refer to )
)UNIT INSPECTION
1. Inspection of the steering column ASSY
(1) Preload inspection
(a) As shown in the diagram, secure the steering column ASSY in a vise between cloth or aluminium plates.
Captions in illustration
| *1 |
Wooden block |
CAUTION:
·Do not close the vise too strongly as it may cause deformation to the steering column ASSY.
·Place a wooden block to prevent the steering column ASSY from falling.
·Place a wooden block to prevent the steering column ASSY from falling.
(b) Use a SST and a torque wrench to measure the rotational torque when rotating it at a constant speed of approximately one turn every four seconds.
Standard value:
SST
09616-00011
Standard value:
Preload
Tightening torque=1.6 - 2.1N·m { 16.3 - 21.4kgf·cm} {1.2 - 1.5 ft·lbf}
Tightening torque=1.6 - 2.1N·m { 16.3 - 21.4kgf·cm} {1.2 - 1.5 ft·lbf}
CAUTION:
If it is not within specification, replace the steering column ASSY with a new part.Make sure that there is no abnormal sticking during rotation.
(2) Bushing inspection
(a) Confirm that the two steering column ASSY bushings are securely installed.
If you find any bushing that is deformed, damaged, or detached, replace the steering column ASSY with a new part.
If you find any bushing that is deformed, damaged, or detached, replace the steering column ASSY with a new part.
(3) Capsule inspection.
(a) Confirm that the two steering column ASSY capsules are securely installed.
Captions in illustration
| *1 |
Capsule |
Standard value
: 5 mm {0.20 in} or more
CAUTION:
·If it does not meet the standard value, replace the steering column ASSY with a new part.
·If you find any capsule that is deformed, damaged, or detached, replace the steering column ASSY with a new part.
·If you find any capsule that is deformed, damaged, or detached, replace the steering column ASSY with a new part.
2. Inspection of the steering intermediate shaft ASSY No.2
(1) Looseness inspection
(a) Inspect the universal joint area for excessive looseness.
Standard value
: 0 mm {0 in}
NOTE:
If it is not within the specified value, replace the steering intermediate shaft ASSY No.2 with a new part.
(2) Folding torque inspection
(a) Arrange the steering intermediate shaft ASSY No.2 so that the yoke on the steering gear ASSY side is orientated up, and secure it in a vise between objects such as wooden blocks.
(b) Use a push-pull gauge to measure the folding torque in both directions.
Captions in illustration
| *1 |
Yoke on the steering gear ASSY side |
Standard value
: T = 6.6 N {0.67 kgf} {1.48 lbf}
NOTE:
If it is not within the specified value, replace the steering intermediate shaft ASSY No.2 with a new part.
(c) Arrange the steering intermediate shaft ASSY No.2 so that the yoke on the steering column ASSY side is orientated up, and secure it in a vise between objects such as wooden blocks.
(d) Use a push-pull gauge to measure the folding torque in both directions.
Captions in illustration
| *2 |
Yoke on the steering column ASSY side |
Standard value
: T = 6.0 N {0.61 kgf} {1.35 lbf}
NOTE:
If it is not within the specified value, replace the steering intermediate shaft ASSY No.2 with a new part.