SECTION 6E
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
Caution : Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing or installing any electrical unit or when a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with exposed electrical terminals. Disconnecting this cable will help prevent personal injury and damage to the vehicle. The ignition must also be in LOCK unless otherwise noted.
SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Application | N•m | Lb-Ft | Lb-In |
Key Hole Lamp | 2.5 | - | 22 |
Ignition Switch Retaining Screw | 2.5 | - | 22 |
Steering Column Assembly Upper Bracket Bolts | 22 | 16 | - |
Steering Column Assembly Lower Bracket Bolt | 25 | 18 | - |
Steering Shaft Universal Joint Pinch Bolt | 34 | 25 | - |
Steering Wheel Nut | 41 | 30 | - |
Upper and Lower Steering Column Cover Panel Screws | 1.5 | - | 13 |
SPECIAL TOOLS
Special Tools Table
 
| KM-210-A Steering Wheel Puller |
DIAGNOSIS
Steering Column Diagnosis
Lock System
Lock System Will Not Unlock
Checks | Action |
Check the lock cylinder for damage. | Replace the lock cylinder. |
Check the ignition switch for lack of free movement. | Lubricate the ignition switch. |
Check the steering column housing for binding or damage. | Remove the steering shaft and clear the steering column housing. Replace the steering column housing as needed. |
Lock System Will Not Lock
Checks | Action |
Check the lock cylinder for damage. | Replace the lock cylinder. |
Check the ignition switch for a lack of free movement. | Lubricate the ignition switch. |
Check the steering column housing for binding or damage. | Remove the steering shaft and clear the steering column housing. Replace the steering column housing as needed. |
High Lock Effort
Checks | Action |
Check the lock cylinder for damage. | Replace the lock cylinder. |
Check the ignition switch for lack of free movement. | Lubricate the ignition switch. |
Check for extreme misalignment of the housing to the cover. | Realign the cover on the housing. Replace the cover as needed. |
Check for a bent ignition switch mounting bracket. | Replace the ignition switch mounting bracket. |
Key Cannot Be Removed in the LOCK Position
Checks | Action |
Check to see that the ignition switch is set correctly. | Reset the ignition switch. |
Check the lock cylinder for damage. | Replace the lock cylinder. |
Column
Noise in the Column
Checks | Action |
Check the steering gear-to-column joints for improper installation. | Tighten the steering shaft universal joint pinch bolts. Replace the steering shaft joints as needed. |
Check the steering shaft bearing for wear or damage. | Replace the steering shaft bearing. |
Check the spherical joint for lack of lubrication. | Lubricate the spherical joint. |
Check the steering shaft for lack of lubrication. | Lubricate the steering shaft bearing. |
Check the shaft lock snap ring for improper seating. | Adjust the shaft lock snap ring. Replace the shaft lock snap ring as needed. |
High Steering Shaft Effort
Checks | Action |
Check the steering shaft bearing for wear or damage. | Replace the steering shaft bearing. |
Check for an improperly installed or deformed dust seal. | Replace the dust seal. |
Check for a damaged upper or lower bearing. | Replace the upper or the lower bearing. |
Check the steering shaft universal joints for a lack of free movement. | Lubricate the steering shaft universal joints. Replace the steering shaft universal joints as needed. |
Lash in the Steering Column
Checks | Action |
Check the steering column bracket mounting bolts for improper installation. | Tighten the steering column bracket mounting bolts. |
Check for broken weld nuts on the steering column jacket. | Replace the steering column jacket. |
Check for loose steering column housing-to-steering column jacket support screws. | Tighten the support screws. |
Loose Steering Wheel
Checks | Action |
Check for excessive clearance between the holes in the steering wheel support or the housing and the pivot-pin diameters. | Replace the pivot pins with pivot pins of the correct size. |
Check to see if the upper bearing is seated correctly in the housing. | Correctly seat the upper bearing. Replace the upper bearing as needed. |
Check for loose steering column housing support screws. | Tighten the steering column housing support screws. |
Noise When Tilting the Column
Checks | Action |
Check for worn upper tilt bumpers. | Replace the upper tilt bumpers. |
Check for tilt spring binding. | Adjust the tilt spring. Replace the tilt spring as needed. |
Turn Signal/Dimmer Switch
Turn Signal Will Not Stay in the Turn Position
Checks | Action |
Check the turn signal switch for an improper installation. | Remove and inspect the turn signal switch. Reinstall the switch. |
Check the cancelling mechanism for broken or missing components. | Replace the cancelling mechanism. |
Check the turn signal switch housing for foreign material. | Remove any foreign material. |
Turn Signal Will Not Cancel
Checks | Action |
Check the cancelling mechanism for broken or missing components. | Replace the cancelling mechanism. |
Turn Signal/Dimmer Switch Difficult to Operate
Checks | Action |
Check the turn signal/dimmer switch and turn signal/dimmer switch lever for improper installation. | Remove and inspect the turn signal/dimmer switch and signal/dimmer switch lever. Reinstall the signal/dimmer switch and signal/dimmer switch lever. |
Check the signal/dimmer switch housing for foreign material. | Remove any foreign material. |
Turn Signal Will Not Indicate Lane Change
Checks | Action |
Check for a broken lane change pressure pad or a broken spring hanger. | Replace the lane change pressure pad or the spring hanger. |
Check for improper functioning of the lane change spring. | Replace the lane change spring. |
Check the turn signal switch for improper installation. | Replace the turn signal switch. |
No Turn Signal Lights
Checks | Action |
Check for an inoperative turn signal flasher. | Replace the turn signal flasher. |
Check for a faulty turn signal switch. | Replace the turn signal switch. |
Check the chassis-to-column connector for an improper connection. | Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector. |
Turn Indicator Lights On, but Not Flashing
Checks | Action |
Check for an inoperative turn signal flasher. | Replace the turn signal flasher. |
Check for a faulty turn signal switch. | Replace the turn signal switch. |
Check the chassis-to-column connector for an improper connection. | Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector. |
Front or Rear Turn Signal Lights Not Flashing
Checks | Action |
Check for a faulty turn signal switch. | Replace the turn signal switch. |
Check the chassis-to-column connector for an improper connection. | Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector. |
Turn Signal Lights Flash Very Slowly
Checks | Action |
Check the chassis-to-column connector for an improper connection. | Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector. |
Ignition Switch
Electrical System Will Not Function
Checks | Action |
Check the ignition switch for damage. | Replace the ignition switch. |
Check the ignition switch for improper installation. | Remove and inspect the ignition switch. Reinstall the ignition switch. |
Check the ignition switch electrical connector for improper installation. | Reconnect the ignition switch electrical connector. Replace the ignition switch electrical connector. |
Ignition Switch Will Not Turn
Checks | Action |
Check the ignition switch for damage. | Replace the ignition switch. |
Check the ignition switch for improper installation. | Remove and inspect the ignition switch. Reinstall the ignition switch. |
Wiper/Cruise Control Switch Lever
Switch Inoperative: No LOW, HIGH, INTERMITTENT or WASH
Checks | Action |
Check the wiper switch for damage. | Replace the wiper/cruise control switch. |
Check the wiper switch for improper installation. | Remove and inspect the wiper/cruise control switch. Reinstall the wiper/cruise control switch. |
Check the cruise control switch for damage. | Replace the wiper/cruise control switch. |
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Steering Column Cover
Removal Procedure
- Remove the lower steering column cover panel screw.
- Turn the steering wheel to expose the upper steering column cover panel screws. Remove the upper steering column cover panel screws and remove the upper and lower steering column cover panel.
- Remove the lower steering column cover panel from the cluster bezel.
Installation Procedure
- Install the lower steering column cover panel on cluster bezel.
- Install the upper and lower steering column cover panel screws.
Tighten
Tighten the upper and lower steering column cover panel screws to 1.5 N•m (13 lb-in).
Headlamp/Turn signal Switch and Lever
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the steering column cover. Refer to "Steering Column Cover" in this section.
- Remove the turn signal switch by pushing in on the tabs on the top and the bottom of the switch housing.
- Disconnect the electrical connections from the turn signal switch.
Installation Procedure
- Connect the electrical connections to the turn signal switch.
- Install the turn signal switch by snapping it into the switch housing.
- Install the steering column cover. Refer to "Steering Column Cover" in this section.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Wiper/Cruise Control Switch and Lever
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the steering column cover. Refer to "Steering Column Cover" in this section.
- Remove the wiper switch by pushing in on the tabs on the top and the bottom of the switch housing.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the wiper switch. Disconnect the cruise control connector, if equipped.
Installation Procedure
- Connect the electrical connector to the wiper switch. Connect the cruise control connector, if equipped.
- Install the wiper switch by snapping it into the switch housing.
- Install the steering column cover. Refer to "Steering Column Cover" in this section.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Steering Wheel
Tools Required
KM-210-A Steering Wheel Puller
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the SIR module. Refer to Section 8B, Supplemental Inflatable Restraints.
- Remove the steering wheel nut.
Important : In order to install the steering wheel correctly, match-mark the steering column shaft to the steering wheel.
- Remove the steering wheel using the steering wheel puller KM-210-A.
Installation Procedure
- Align the match marks on the steering wheel and the steering column shaft. Turn the signal canceling cam on the wheel to the left.
- Install the steering wheel nut.
Tighten
Tighten the steering wheel nut to 41 N•m (30 lb-ft).
- Install the SIR module. Refer to Section 8B, Supplemental Inflatable Restraints.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Key Hole Lamp
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the steering column cover. Refer to "Steering Column Cover" in this section.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the key hole lamp retaining screw.
Installation Procedure
- Install the key hole lamp retaining screw.
Tighten
Tighten the key hole lamp retaining screw to 2.5 N•m (22 lb-in).
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Install the steering column cover. Refer to "Steering Column Cover" in this section.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Ignition Switch
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
- Set the ignition key to ON position.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the ignition switch retaining screws.
Installation Procedure
- Install the ignition switch retaining screws.
Tighten
Tighten the ignition switch retaining screws to 2.5 N•m (22 lb-in).
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Install the driver knee bolster. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Key Cylinder
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the steering column cover. Refer to "Steering Column Cover" in this section.
- Set the ignition key to ACC position.
- Remove the key cylinder by pushing the disassemble button and pulling out the key, at the same time.
Installation Procedure
- Set the ignition key to ACC position.
- Install the key cylinder by pushing it into the key cylinder housing.
- Install the steering column cover panel screws. Refer to "Steering Column Cover" in this section.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Steering Angel Sensor
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the intermediate shaft from column shaft by removing the upper pinch bolt. Refer to "intermediate shaft,joint and dash seal" in this section.
- Disconnect the connector of steering angle sensor.
- Move the steering angle sensor upward to remove its key from retaining bracket.
- Remove the steering angle sensor by turning out of retaining bracket and sliding down on the column shaft.
Installation Procedure
- Slide up the steering angle sensor until placing to an opening of retaining bracket.
- Install the steering angle sensor on the groove of retaining bracket.
- Connect the connector of steering angle sensor.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Necessarily perform the steering angle sensor centering after installing the steering angle sensor. Refer to "Steering Angle Sensor Centering" in this section.
Steering Angel Sensor Centering
- Park the vehicle on the flat place.
- Perform the wheel alignment. Refer to Section 2B, Wheel Alignment.
- Position the steering wheel in a straight forward and turn the ignition ON.
- Connect the scan tool on the data link connector of vehicle.
- Select the ESP menu, that is the sub-menu of ABS system on the scan tool. And then perform the steering angle sensor centering.
- Check steering angle sensor centering by turning the steering wheel more than 5 degrees into left and right direction.
- Check and clear any related DTCs for the steering angle sensor.
Steering Column
Important : Remove the steering column only if:
- The steering column requires replacement.
- The steering and the ignition lock housing require replacement.
- Another operation requires the removal of the steering column.
Notice : The steering column is extremely susceptible to damage after it has been removed from the vehicle. Dropping the column assembly on its end or hammering the end of the steering shaft can collapse the steering shaft or loosen plastic injections which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column can cause it to bend or deform. Any of the above damage can impair the column's collapsible design. If it is necessary to remove the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller.
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable and let the vehicle sit for 1 minute to deactivate the airbag.
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to "Steering Column Cover" in this section.
- Remove the headlamp/turn signal switch and lever. Refer to "Headlamp/Turn Signal Switch and Lever" in this section.
- Remove the wiper/cruise control switch and lever. Refer to "Wiper/Cruise Control Switch and Lever" in this section.
- Remove the clock spring. Refer to Section 8B, Supplemental Inflatable Restraints.
- Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
- Remove the ignition switch. Refer to "Ignition Switch" in this section.
- Remove the key hole lamp. Refer to "Key Hole lamp" in this section.
- Remove the immobilizer module, if equipped. Refer to Section 9T2, Immobilizer Anti-Theft System.
- Remove the key cylinder. Refer to "Key Cylinder" in this section.
- Remove the SSPS control module. Refer to Section 6C, Power Steering Gear.
- Remove the steering shaft universal joint pinch bolt and the steering column assembly lower bracket bolt.
- Remove the steering angle sensor. Refer to "Steering Angle Sensor" in this section.
- Remove the steering column assembly lower bracket bolts.
- Remove the steering column assembly upper bracket bolts.
- Remove the steering column assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Important : For proper installation of the steering column, be sure the steering wheel spokes are centered diagonally and pointed downward, and that the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
- Install the steering angle sensor. Refer to "Steering Angle Sensor" in this section.
- Carefully guide the steering shaft into the universal joint.
Important : Provide support for the steering column assembly until the mounting bolts are fastened. Do not let the steering column assembly hang unsupported.
- Install the pinch bolt into the non-threaded hole of the flange.
Tighten
Tighten the steering column shaft securing bolt to the universal joint pinch to 34 N•m (25 lb-ft).
- Install the steering column assembly lower bracket bolt and upper bracket bolts.
Tighten
- Tighten the steering column assembly lower bracket bolt to 25 N•m (18 lb-ft).
- Tighten the steering column assembly upper bracket bolts to 22 N•m (16 lb-ft).
- Install the SSPS control module. Refer to Section 6C, Power Steering Gear.
- Install the key cylinder. Refer to "Key Cylinder" in this section.
- Install the immobilizer module, if equipped. Refer to Section 9T2, Immobilizer Anti-Theft System.
- Install the key hole lamp. Refer to "Key Hole lamp" in this section.
- Install the ignition switch. Refer to "Ignition Switch" in this section.
- Install the driver knee bolster. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
- Install the clock spring. Refer to Section 8B, Supplemental Inflatable Restraints.
- Install the wiper/cruise control switch and lever. Refer to "Wiper/Cruise Control Switch and Lever" in this section.
- Install the headlamp/turn signal switch and lever. Refer to "Headlamp/Turn Signal Switch and Lever" in this section.
- Install the steering wheel. Refer to "Steering Wheel" in this section.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM OPERATION
Steering Wheel and Column
Caution : To ensure the energy-absorbing action of the steering column, it is important to use only the specified screws, bolts, and nuts, tightened to the specified torque.
In addition to the steering function, the steering column provides safety and security.
The energy-absorbing column is designed to compress in a front-end collision to lessen the chance of driver injury.
The ignition switch and the lock are mounted on the column, allowing the ignition and steering operations to be locked to inhibit theft of the car.
The column levers trigger the turn signals, the headlight beams, and the windshield washer and wipers.
A tilt steering column uses a spherical joint to allow the steering wheel to tilt up and down. This enables the driver to adjust the steering wheel to a comfortable position.
Notice : Apply a thin coat of lithium grease to all friction points when reassembling.
The column may be disassembled and reassembled easily.
Ignition Key Reminder
The ignition key reminder alerts the driver that the key is still in the ignition when the driver attempts to exit the vehicle.
An internal switch in the ignition lock cylinder supplies battery voltage to the reminder chime module when all of the following conditions are true:
- The key is in the ignition switch.
- The ignition is OFF.
- The driver's door is open.
