Withdrawal
Pic. 5.13. Disconnecting the wire from the negative battery terminal
Disconnect the wire from the negative battery terminal (pic. 5.13).
Pic. 5.14. Airbag module
Remove the driver's airbag module (pic. 5.14).
Note. On models without a driver's airbag, remove the horn switch trim.
Pic. 5.15. Steering wheel nut
Loosen the self-locking steering wheel nut (pic. 5.15).
Pic. 5.16. Removing the steering wheel
Mark the relative position of the steering shaft and steering wheel, then remove the steering wheel using the special tool (pic. 5.16).
Pic. 5.17. Bolts of fastening of the top and lower casings of a steering column
Remove the upper and lower steering column covers (pic. 5.17).
Pic. 5.18. Steering column combination switch connectors
Disconnect connectors from stalk combination switch (pic. 5.18).
Pic. 5.19. Steering column combination switch mounting bolts
Turn away three bolts of fastening shown in figure 5.19, then remove the stalk combined switch assembly.
Pic. 5.20. Screws of fastening of the bottom cover of the panel of devices
Turn away four screws of fastening shown in figure 5.20, and remove the bottom cover of the panel of devices.
Pic. 5.21. Bolts of fastening of a steering column assy and cardan shaft of a steering
Turn away five bolts of fastening of a steering column in gathering and a cardan shaft of a steering shown in drawing 5.21.
Pic. 5.22. Removing the steering column and steering shaft
Turn away bolts and nuts of fastening, then remove a steering column and a steering shaft in gathering (pic. 5.22).
Examination
Check the steering shaft for deformation and damage.
Check joints for excessive play, damage or binding (smoothness of movement).
Check the steering universal joint bearings for wear and damage.
Installation
Installation is made in an order, the return to removal.