STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.


  1. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the steering column hole cover with the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      5.0 N*m  { 51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Temporarily install the steering sliding with shaft yoke to the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.

  3. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. Align the matchmarks and install the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft to the steering column assembly.

    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (TILT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR)


    1. Install the steering column assembly with the 4 nuts.

      Torque:
      26 N*m  { 260 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install the brake pedal return spring.

    3. Connect the connectors.

  5. INSTALL STEERING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ VGRS)


    1. Make sure that the power steering link assembly is centered.

    2. Install the steering actuator assembly.


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        *1 Center Lock Pin
        *2 Paint

        If installing a new steering actuator assembly:

        Install a new steering actuator assembly with the white paint on the surface of the spiral case facing downward.

        Note

        Do not pull out the center lock pin.

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        *1 Slit
        *2 Alignment Mark
        *3 Sliding Yoke
        *4 Paint

        If reinstalling the removed steering actuator assembly:


        1. Slowly turn the spiral case clockwise until it locks.

        2. Turn the spiral case two turns counterclockwise from the locked position.

        3. Align the slit of the sliding yoke with the alignment mark (▲).

        4. Install the steering actuator assembly with the white paint on the surface of the spiral case facing downward.

        5. Align the matchmarks on the steering actuator assembly and the column hole shield.

        Note

        Do not turn the actuator body or spiral case.

    3. Attach the clamp to the steering column hole shield.

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      Connect the steering actuator connector.

      Tech Tips

      Push up the lever until the claw of the steering actuator connector makes a connection sound.

    5. Attach the wire harness clamp.

  6. INSTALL MAIN SHAFT LOWER DUST COVER (w/ VGRS)


    1. Install the dust cover with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      7.5 N*m  { 76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }

  7. CONNECT STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ VGRS)


    1. Align the matchmarks and correct the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly to the power steering gear assembly.

    2. Install the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }

  8. CONNECT STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o VGRS)


    1. Align the matchmark on the steering sliding with shaft yoke with the matchmark on the power steering link and install the bolt.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }

    2. Tighten the bolt of the steering sliding with shaft yoke closest to the vehicle interior.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }

    3. Attach the clamp to the No. 1 steering column hole cover.

  9. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly with the clip.

  10. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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  11. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Attach the 3 claws to install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable.

    2. Connect the connectors.

  12. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/ Driver Monitor Camera)


    1. Connect the connector.

    2. Attach the 2 claws to install the steering column upper cover.

    3. Attach the 4 clips.

    4. Attach the 2 claws to install the steering column lower cover.

      Note

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

    5. Install the 3 screws.

  13. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/o Driver Monitor Camera)


    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the steering column upper cover.

    2. Attach the 4 clips.

    3. Attach the 2 claws to install the steering column lower cover.

      Note

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

    4. Install the 3 screws.

  14. ADJUST SPIRAL WITH SENSOR CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Note

    Do not adjust the spiral cable with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).


    1. Check that the power switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. Check if the spiral cable sub-assembly is centered.

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      *A w/o Steering Heater *B w/ Steering Heater
      *1 Alignment Mark *2 Colored Roller (Yellow)
      *3 Flat Cable - -

      Tech Tips

      When the spiral cable sub-assembly is centered, the alignment marks are aligned and the colored roller (yellow) or flat cable shown in the illustration is visible.

    4. If the spiral cable sub-assembly is not centered, center it.

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      While pushing on the interlock indicated in the illustration, rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly counterclockwise slowly by hand until it stops.

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      A01FRLL Interlock

      Note


      • When rotating the spiral cable sub-assembly, make sure to push on the interlock indicated in the illustration to release the interlock mechanism.

      • Do not turn the spiral cable sub-assembly using the airbag wire harness.

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      While pushing on the interlock indicated, rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to the position where the colored roller (yellow) or flat cable is visible.

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      A01FRLL Interlock

      Note


      • When rotating the spiral cable sub-assembly, make sure to push on the interlock indicated in the illustration to release the interlock mechanism.

      • Do not turn the spiral cable sub-assembly using the airbag wire harness.

      Tech Tips

      The spiral cable will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.

  15. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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  16. CHECK FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  17. CONNECT CABLE TO AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

    Note


    • Reset the auto tilt away function setting to the previous condition by changing the customize parameter Click here.

    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here f).

  18. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

    Click here

  19. PERFORM VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM CALIBRATION (w/ VGRS)

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