POWER STEERING 37-15

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING WHEEL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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WARNING
x For vehicles with SRS, before removing the steering wheel and driver’s air bag module
assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions () and Driver’s Air Bag Module(s) and
Clock Spring ().
x For vehicles with SRS, when removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it
bump against the air bag module.
x After the installation, perform a calibration for the ASTC-ECU to learn the steering wheel
sensor neutral point. (Refer to GROUP 35C  On-vehicle Service  Steering Wheel Sensor
Calibration ).<Vehicles with ASTC>
Post-installation Operation
x Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight
Ahead
x Steering Wheel Play Check (Refer to P.37-8).

<Vehicles without SRS> <Vehicles with SRS (without steering switch

6 or steering wheel upper cover)>

41 ± 8 N·m 6

41 ± 8 N·m

7 9.0 ± 2.0 N·m

7
9.0 ± 2.0 N·m

4
5
3
2
Claw
AC501346
9.0 ± 2.0 N·m Claw
9.0 ± 2.0 N·m Claw AC501347
1
Claw AC502024 AG

Removal steps Removal steps (Continued)

<<A>> 1. Cover 5. Steering wheel pad assembly
>>B<< 2. Horn connector connection 6. Flange nut
<<B>> >>B<< 3. Driver’s air bag module connector <<D>> >>A<< 7. Steering wheel
connection
<<C>> 4. Driver’s air bag module assembly
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STEERING WHEEL

<3-spoke type>
41 ± 8 N·m
14
15

12 13 10
11
9
9.0 ± 2.0 N·m
16
9.0 ± 2.0 N·m
8

8 4
2.5 ± 0.5 N·m
3
Claw
Claw
6 5 2
7 Claw
Claw Claw
3 1
Claw
1
16
2 Claw

4
AC903412 AD

Removal steps Removal steps (Continued)

<<A>> 1. Cover 12. Steering wheel upper cover
>>B<< 2. Horn connector connection (LH) <Vehicles without
>>B<< 3. Steering switch connector steering wheel audio remote
connection control switch>
<<B>> >>B<< 4. Driver’s air bag module 13. Steering wheel audio remote
connector connection control switch connector
5. Steering wheel voice control connection<Vehicles with
switch connector connection steering wheel audio remote
<Vehicles with steering wheel control switch>
voice control switch> 14. Steering wheel audio remote
6. Steering wheel voice control control switch<Vehicles with
switch cover <Vehicles with steering wheel audio remote
steering wheel voice control control switch>
switch> 15. Flange nut
7. Steering wheel voice control <<D>> >>A<< 16. Steering wheel assembly
switch <Vehicles with steering
wheel voice control switch> REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<C>> 8. Driver’s air bag module <<A>> COVER REMOVAL
9. Steering wheel upper cover
(RH) <Vehicles without cruise
control switch>
10. Steering wheel cruise control
switch connector connection
<Vehicles with cruise control
switch> MB990784
11. Steering wheel cruise control
switch <Vehicles with cruise
control switch>
AC501414AB
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STEERING WHEEL

Insert special tool ornament remover (MB990784) at
the indicated position to remove the cover.
NOTE: The special tool can be inserted through the
notch behind the area shown.
<<B>>DRIVER’S AIR BAG MODULE
CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION
<Vehicles with 4-spoke type steering wheel>
<<C>> DRIVER’S AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL
CAUTION
x Never use an electric tester to diagnose the
air bag module circuit. Never attempt to dis-
assemble the air bag module.
x Be sure to store the removed air bag module
in a clean and dry place with a pad surface
facing upward.

Driver's air bag module <<D>> STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL

Locking connector
button CAUTION
Make sure that use the special tool to remove the
steering wheel. Otherwise the steering column
shaft assembly shock absorbing mechanism will
be damaged.
1. Position the steering wheel in the straight-ahead
position.
Horn connector AC501669AG
MB990803
Disconnect the driver’s air bag module connector
while compressing its locking button and sliding it to
the direction of an arrow.

<Vehicles with 3-spoke type steering wheel>

Driver's air bag module

connector Connector lock
AC711033 AB

2. Use special tool steering wheel puller

(MB990803) to remove the steering wheel.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

Steering switch
connector >>A<< STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION
Horn connector AC505073AC After centring the clock spring (Refer to GROUP 52B
Disconnect the connector while sliding the part  Air Bag Module Clock Spring ), install the steering
shown in the figure (connector lock) of the driver’s air wheel.
bag module connector in the direction of an arrow.
>>B<< DRIVER’S AIR BAG MODULE
CONNECTOR / STEERING SWITCH CONNECTOR
/ HORN CONNECTOR CONNECTION
Connect the connector securely and route the har-
nesses not to lie off the cover hole.
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STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
M1372003100433

WARNING
For vehicles with SRS, before removing the steering wheel and driver’s air bag module
assembly, refer to GROUP 52B  Service Precautions () and Driver’s Air Bag Module(s) and
Clock Spring ().
Pre-removal Operation Post-installation Operation
x Steering Wheel and Driver’s Air bag Module Assembly x Instrument Lower Panel Installation (Refer to GROUP
Removal (Refer to P.37-15). 52A  Instrument Panel Assembly ).
x Instrument Lower Panel Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A x Steering Wheel and Driver’s Air bag Module Assembly
 Instrument Panel Assembly ). Installation (Refer to P.37-15).

<LHD>
2.5 ± 0.5 N·m

Section C-C Section B-B Section A-A

2 2
2 3

7
1 2 A
Claw 1 Claw
1
Claw B
Note: claw position is symmetrical C A
B

<2WD (High rider), 4WD>

4 D
13 ± 2 N·m <2WD (except
High rider)>
D 22 ± 4 N·m
13 ± 2 N·m
9 18 ± 2 N·m
6
13 ± 2 N·m 5 5.0 ± 1.0 N·m 1
4 5
13 ± 2 N·m 18 ± 2 N·m
9
<2WD (except 8
High rider)>
8 <2WD (High rider), 4WD>
Toeboard

18 ± 2 N·m Weld nut

(3 places)

Section D - D

Specified sealant:
3M ATD Part No.8513 or equivalent
AC511177AG
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STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

<RHD>
Section C-C Section B-B Section A-A

2 2
2

1 2.5 ± 0.5 N·m

Claw 1 Claw
1
Claw
3
Note: claw position is symmetrical
7
2 A
B
C A
B

D 22 ± 4 N·m

13 ± 2 N·m 6
4 13 ± 2 N·m 5.0 ± 1.0 N·m 1
9

18 ± 2 N·m
5
8
Toeboard

Weld nut
(3 places)
18 ± 2 N·m

Section D - D

Specified sealant:
3M ATD Part No.8513 or equivalent

AC805707 AC

Removal steps Removal steps (Continued)

1. Lower column cover >>A<< 7. Steering column shaft
2. Upper column cover assembly
3. Column switch assembly 8. Shaft assembly
4. Nut 9. Steering column support
5. Bolt bracket
6. Bolt
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STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY 2
INSTALLATION
4
CAUTION 3
x When reusing the steering column, do not Tilt lever
1
release the tilt lever until the steering column
shaft has been installed. Confirm that tilt posi-
tion is uppermost position.
x When the steering column is replaced, do not
AC501387AB
release the tilt lever until it has been installed.
Do not remove the tilt lever fixing band until 2. Tighten the three bolts (1 to 3) in the order shown
the installation has completed. by hand, and then tighten the bolt (4) to the
x When installing the steering column, do not specified torque. Tighten also the three bolts (1 to
leave it fixed temporarily at only one point 3) to the specified torque in the order shown.
and make sure the column shaft is not shaken Tightening torque: 22 r 4 N˜m
strongly. If you fail to do, the collision absorb-
ing mechanism at the column shaft mounting
location may be damaged.
1. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and
install the steering column.

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

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1 2

AC501388 AB

Disassembly steps
<<A>> >>A<< 1. Special bolt
Steering
>>A<< 2. Steering lock bracket Steering lock lock bolt
>>A<< 3. Steering lock cylinder assembly bracket
4. Steering column shaft assembly

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

<<A>> SPECIAL BOLT REMOVAL
1. Use a drill to make a hole just deeply enough for
the tap to stand on the steering lock bolt. MB992678 or equivalent
AC613520AC
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2. Remove the steering lock bolt using the screw

extractor (Recommended tool: MB992678), or
equivalent.

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

>>A<< STEERING LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY/
STEERING LOCK BRACKET/SPECIAL BOLT
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
ACX01139 AB
The steering lock bracket and bolts must be
replaced with new ones when the steering lock is 2. After checking that the lock works properly,
installed. tighten the special bolts until the head twists off.
1. When installing the steering lock cylinder
assembly and steering lock bracket to the column
tube, temporarily install the steering lock in
alignment with the column boss.