Steering Column Assembly (For 3Uz-Fe) Installation

Make sure that the power steering link assembly is centered.

Install the steering actuator assembly.

1. If installing a new steering actuator assembly:
   Install the steering actuator assembly with the white paint on the upper surface of the spiral case facing down.
   
   

   
   
   
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not pull out the center lock pin.





2. 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 lock 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 upper surface of the spiral case facing down.
      
   
   
   5. Align the matchmarks on the steering actuator assembly and the column hole shield.
      

   NOTICE:

   Do not turn the actuator body along with the spiral case.

Install the clamp to the steering column hole shield.

Install the steering column assembly with the 4 nuts.

Torque:

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

Connect the connectors and wire harness clamps to the steering column assembly.

Align the matchmarks on the steering actuator assembly and the main shaft.

Install the bolt.

Torque:

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

Align the matchmarks on the steering actuator assembly and the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly.

Temporarily install the bolt.

HINT:

Do not tighten the bolt.

Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.

Install bolt (A) and tighten the 2 bolts.

Torque:

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

Connect the connector and wire harness clamp to the steering actuator assembly.

HINT:

If a new steering actuator assembly was installed, pull out the center lock pin and tighten the clamp of the actuator after this step.

Install the main shaft lower dust cover with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

7.5 N*m{77 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf}

Install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly with the clamp.

Engage the claw to install the tilt and telescopic switch.

Connect the connector.

Engage the 4 clips to install the steering column cover upper onto the instrument panel cluster finish panel.

Engage the claw to install the steering column cover upper.

Engage the 2 claws to install the steering column cover lower.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

Using a socket wrench (+), install the 3 screws.

Torque:

2.0 N*m{20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf}

Check that the engine switch is off.

Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.

CAUTION:

After removing the terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.

Rotate the spiral cable with steering sensor counterclockwise slowly by hand until it feels firm.

NOTICE:

Do not turn the spiral cable with steering sensor by the airbag wire harness.

Rotate the spiral cable with steering sensor clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.

NOTICE:

Do not turn the spiral cable with spiral sensor by the airbag wire harness.

HINT:

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

Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft assembly.

Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.

Torque:

50 N*m{510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf}

Engage the 2 claws to install the air duct No.1.

Connect the connector.

NOTICE:

When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

Install the driver side knee airbag assembly with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

10 N*m{102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf}

Install the hood lock control cable to the safety pad.

Attach the 8 clips and claw to install the safety pad.

Connect the connectors.

Attach the 2 claws to install the under cover.

Install the 2 screws.

Attach the 2 claws and 4 clips to install the side panel.

Attach the 3 claws to install the trim cover.

Pull out the folded lip of the weatherstrip.

Attach the 5 claws to install the scuff plate.

Pull out the folded lip of the weatherstrip.

Attach the 4 clips and 3 claws to install the finish panel end.

Install the screw.

Connect the connector.

Attach the 9 clips to install the ash receptacle.

Install the shift lever knob and twist it in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Attach the claws to install the garnish.

With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:

1. Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.
   

Make sure that the horn sounds.

HINT:

If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system.

Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

Connect the 2 connectors to the steering pad.

NOTICE:

When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

Connect the horn connector.

Confirm that the circumference groove of the "torx" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.

Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), tighten the 2 "torx" screws.

Torque:

8.8 N*m{90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf}