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FRONT CV SHAFT, SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Repair and Service Manual
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Steering Column Removal
Tool List Qty.
Paint Pen..................................................................... 1
Ratchet........................................................................ 1
Hex Bit Socket, 5/16”................................................... 1
Wrench, 10mm ............................................................ 1
Socket, 14mm ............................................................. 1
Socket, 17mm ............................................................. 1
Wrench, 14mm ............................................................ 1
Wrench, 17mm ............................................................ 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. ................................................ 1
NOTICE: Mark the orientation of the steering com-
ponents for proper alignment during assembly.
Remove the steering wheel.
Remove the bolt (17) and washer (30) that secure the
steering shaft (10) to the steering wheel shaft (24) (Ref.
Fig. 21)(Ref. Fig. 26).
Fig. 26 Steering Column
Remove the bolts (26) and nuts (27) that secure the tilt
adjuster (20) to the vehicle. Remove the tilt adjuster.
Remove the bolts (16) and nuts (14) that secure the
steering column assembly to the vehicle. Remove steer-
ing column (Ref. Fig. 27).
Fig. 27 Steering Column Assembly
The steering wheel shaft (24), and bushings may be
removed for inspection or replacement at this point.
9. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
10. Tighten the hardware to the torque values specified
below:
Steering Shaft Replacement (Non-EPAS)
Tool List Qty.
Paint Pen .....................................................................1
Socket, 14mm..............................................................1
Socket, 17mm..............................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Wrench, 14mm ............................................................1
Wrench, 17mm ............................................................1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. .................................................1
NOTICE: Mark the orientation of the steering com-
ponents for proper alignment during assembly.
1. Remove the steering wheel. See Steering Wheel
Replacement on page 78.
2. Remove the bolt (17) and washer (30) from the top of
the steering shaft (10) (Ref. Fig. 21)(Ref. Fig. 28).
3. Remove bolt (29) and nut (28) from the bottom of the
steering shaft (10).
Item Torque Specification
17 22 - 26 ft. lbs. (30 - 35 Nm)
26, 27 4 - 5 ft. lbs. (5 - 7 Nm)
16, 14 18 - 22 ft. lbs. (25 - 30 Nm)