Removal And Installation <Steering Column Shaft Assembly>: Notes

CAUTION:

Before removing the steering wheel, driver's air bag module assembly and knee air bag module refer to SERVICE PRECAUTIONS DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING and KNEE AIR BAG MODULE .
After the installation, perform a calibration for the ASC-ECU to learn the steering wheel sensor neutral point. (Refer to STEERING WHEEL SENSOR CALIBRATION ).
Do not reuse the part that has been dropped because its internal components may be defective even if it has no apparent damage.
Always keep the steering column shaft assembly away from the matter that generates magnetic force.
For the steering column shaft, parts cannot be disassembled.
Be careful when removing and installing the steering column shaft assembly, because it is heavy.

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation

Steering Wheel Straight-ahead Position Check
Steering Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Knee Air Bag Module Removal and Installation (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Steering Column Shaft Assembly Components With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.