VERACRUZ(EN) >2009 > G 3.8 DOHC > Steering System > Steering Column & Shaft>Repair procedures  
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
2.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead.
3.
Loosen the torx bolts which are located on the both side of the steering wheel.

4.
Disconnect the air bag and horn connector (A, B) from the air bag module and then remove the air bag module from the steering wheel.

5.
Disconnect the remote switch connector (A) and remove the dynamic damper (B) by loosening the bolts.

6.
Loosen the lock nut and then remove the steering wheel from the steering column shaft using a SST (09561-11001).
Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.

7.
Remove the lower crash pad (A).

8.
Remove the steering column upper and lower shroud (A, B).

9.
Disconnect the connectors from the lower portion of the clock spring and then remove the clock spring (A) from the steering column.

10.
Remove the multifunction switches (A) from the steering column.

11.
Remove the reinforce panel (A) by loosening the mounting bolts.

12.
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (B) with the steering column assembly.

Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handlethe steering wheel.
13.
Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column assembly.
14.
Loosen the steering column mounting bolts (A).

15.
Remove the steering column assembly (B) by loosening the mounting nuts (A).

Disassembly And Reassembly
1.
Make a groove on the head of special bolts (A) by a punch.
2.
Loosen the special bolt using a screw driver and then remove the key lock assembly (B) from the steering column assembly.

3.
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly. When reassembling the key lock assembly, install the key lock assembly to the steering column and then tighten the new special bolts until its head (A) is cut off.

Inspection
1.
Check the steering column for damage and deformation.
2.
Check the connection for play, damage and smooth operation.
3.
Check the join bearing for damage and wear.
4.
Check the tilt bracket for damage and cracks.
5.
Check the key lock assembly for proper operation and replace it if necessary.
Installation
Apply the multipurpose grease to sliding of the each part before the installation.
1.
Install the steering column assembly to cowl member by tightening the mounting nuts (A).

Tightening torque :
13 ~ 18N.m (1.3 ~ 1.8kgf.m, 9 ~ 13lb-ft)

2.
Tighten the steering column mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque :
13 ~ 18N.m (1.3 ~ 1.8kgf.m, 9 ~ 13lb-ft)

3.
Connect all connectors connected to the steering column assembly.
4.
Connect the universal joint assembly (B) with the steering column assembly and then tightening the bolt (A).

Tightening torque :
15 ~ 20N.m (1.5 ~ 2.0kgf.m, 11 ~ 14lb-ft)

5.
Install the reinforce panel (A) by tightening mounting bolts.

6.
Install the multifunction switch (A) to the steering column assembly.

7.
Install the clock spring (A) to steering column assembly and then connect the connectors.

When installing the clock spring, set the center position by setting the marks between the clock spring and the cover into line. Make an array the mark (▶◀) by turning the clock spring clockwise to the stop and then 2.0 revolutions counterclockwise.
8.
Install the steering column upper and lower shroud (A, B).

9.
Install the lower crash pad (A).

10.
Install the steering wheel to the steering column shaft and then tighten the lock nut and washer together.

Tightening torque :
40 ~ 50N.m (4.0 ~ 5.0kgf.m, 29 ~ 36lb-ft)

11.
Connect the remote switch connector (A) and install the dynamic damper (B).

12.
Connect the air bag module and horn connector (A, B) to the air bag module and then install the air bag module to the steering wheel.

13.
Tighten the torx bolts which are located on the both side of steering wheel.

14.
Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.