It is recommended to remove the steering wheel.
Note: If you do not plan to disassemble the steering column, then the steering column paddles and ignition switch can be left in place.
Note: If the ignition switch mounting bolts are cut off, it is easier to remove the switch with the column removed.
Steering shaft coupling: 1 - rivets; 2 – rubber bushings; 3 – steering shaft; 4 – coupling flange
1. Remove the six screws securing the lower steering column cover.
2. Remove the lower steering column cover.
3. Remove the ignition switch cover.
4. Remove the upper steering column cover.
5. Loosen the bolt securing the base of the steering column switches.
6. Disconnect the wiring harness from the windshield wiper and washer switch.
7. Remove the switch base from the steering shaft and disconnect the two wire connectors from the horn contacts.
8. Disconnect the wiring harness from the turn signal and headlight switch.
9. Disconnect the ignition switch wire connector from the wiring harness.
10. Disconnect the wiring harness from the ignition relay.
11. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the "0" position. Loosen the four mounting bolts and remove the bracket and the ignition switch (see subsection 9.8.8.).
12. Loosen the steering shaft coupling flange tightening bolt.
13. Remove the two bolts and two nuts securing the steering column to the body bracket and remove the steering column. If the bracket is secured with bolts with sheared heads (like on the ignition switch), then the bolts need to be drilled out.
14. Remove the steering shaft from the steering column tube. Replace the steering shaft if:
- a) if the rubber bushings of the coupling are cracked, delaminated or have lost elasticity;
- b) if the riveted joints have become loose;
- c) if the splines and (or) threads are damaged or worn.
15. Check the connection point of the bracket to the pipe. If there are cracks, replace the steering column pipe.
16. Install the steering column in the reverse order of removal. Before installing, make sure that the flat on the steering gear drive shaft and the hole for the pinch bolt on the shaft match.