Steering Column: Removal
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Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Refer to: Driver Knee Airbag .
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Refer to: Steering Wheel .
- Torque: 9 lb.in (1 Nm)
- Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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NOTE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the steering column internal sensor may result.NOTE: This step is only necessary when reinstalling the original component.
Install M6 x 1 x 30 bolt into the ignition lock cylinder housing and hand tighten to lock the steering column internal shaft.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.NOTE: Clean all metal shavings and foreign material after cutting a slot into the ignition lock cylinder housing bolt.
Use the General Equipment: Grinder
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
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WARNING: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
Discard the steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt.
Torque: 25 lb.ft (34 Nm)
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WARNING: Do not reuse steering column nuts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
Discard the 4 steering column nuts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
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WARNING: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Discard the steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.
Torque: 25 lb.ft (34 Nm)