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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Steering Column in Lock Position Notice in the Preface section.

  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and LOCK the steering column.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Use paint in order to place match marks on the intermediate shaft and on the lower portion of the steering column shaft.

  6. Object Number: 1768734  Size: SH
  7. Remove the upper pinch bolt.
  8. Remove the intermediate shaft from the steering column shaft.

  9. Object Number: 1768909  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the connector from the steering angle sensor.
  11. Move the steering angle sensor upward.

  12. Object Number: 1768913  Size: SH
  13. Remove the steering angle sensor by turning the sensor out of the retaining bracket slot and sliding the sensor down the steering column shaft.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1768910  Size: SH
  1. Slide the steering angle sensor up the steering column shaft until the sensor is on the retaining bracket slot.
  2. Install the steering angle sensor into the groove of the retaining bracket.
  3. Connect the connector to the steering angle sensor.

  4. Object Number: 1768734  Size: SH

    Important: Ensure the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position.

  5. Align the match marks and carefully guide the universal joint of the intermediate shaft onto steering column shaft.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the pinch bolt into the universal joint on the intermediate shaft.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the intermediate shaft pinch bolt to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).

  9. Install the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  12. Perform the steering angle sensor centering procedure. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering .