ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Refer to “STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN” section for removal
and installation of steering column assembly but perform the fol-
lowing step beforehand.
Remove steering hole cover.
Disconnect all couplers from P/S control module.
CHECKING STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
AND LOWER SHAFT FOR ACCIDENT DAM-
AGE
NOTE:
Vehicles involved in accidents resulting in body damage,
where steering column has been impacted (or air bag
deployed) may have a damaged or misaligned steering col-
umn.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
Refer to “CHECKING STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND
LOWER SHAFT FOR ACCIDENT DAMAGE (FOR EPS MODEL)”
in Section 3C.
CAUTION
Never disassemble steering column assembly, remove
torque sensor or motor assembly (with clutch incorpo-
rated). Performing any of these prohibited services will
affect original performance of EPS system.
P/S CONTROL MODULE
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Remove steering column hole cover.
3) Disconnect couplers (1) from P/S control module.
4) Remove P/S control module (2) from steering column assem-
bly.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure for installation.
Tightening Torque
(a): 3 N·m (0.3 kg-m, 2.0 lb-ft)
3B1-20
ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING (EPS) SYSTEM
SH410