Removal and Installation: Component

Fig 1: Steering Column Assembly Replacement Components With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION:

• Do not allow axial impact to steering column assembly during removal and installation.
• Steering column must be kept at maximum tilt up position during removal and installation. Do not operate tilt mechanism while steering column is out of the vehicle.
• Put matching mark on intermediate shaft and steering column assembly before removing intermediate shaft.
• When steering wheel is turned repeatedly with the vehicle stopped, care must be taken because motor and EPS control unit may get too hot.
• Steering column assembly is heavy. Care must be taken when removing steering column assembly from vehicle.
• Do not put steering column assembly near the things that generate excessive magnetic force.
• Steering column assembly (with motor, reduction gear, sensor) cannot be disassembled.
• Any time the ignition switch has been removed and installed, the keys must be re-registered in the BCM. Refer to CONSULT-III operation service information IVIS/NVIS.