Pic. 14–3. Steering column: 1 - eccentric bolt; 2 – the block of the amplifier of a steering; 3 - self-locking nut, 30 Nm; 4 - combined bolts, 20 Nm; 5 - blocking lock; 6 - bolt, 7 Nm (only for automatic transmission); 7 - washer (only for automatic transmission); 8 – a cable of the lock of the lever of the selector (only for automatic transmission); 9 - bracket (only for automatic transmission); 10 - mechanism for adjusting the position of the steering column
When installing, a new self-locking nut must be used (pic. 14–3).
Withdrawal
The steering column must be replaced if the electric motor or steering angle sensor fails (ESP).
It is only necessary to replace the steering column as an assembly, since its repair is not provided. Only the ignition switch can be replaced.
Before disconnecting the battery, find out if you have a radio activation code.
Turn off the ignition and disconnect the wire «masses» from the battery.
Set the wheels to drive straight ahead.
Remove the steering wheel and steering column adjustment switch.
Using a screwdriver blade as a lever, remove the decorative trim of the steering column covers.
Pic. 14–4. An arrangement of screws of fastening of a decorative lower overlay under the panel of devices from the driver's side
Remove the screws securing the decorative lower trim under the instrument panel on the driver's side (pic. 14–4).
Pic. 14–5. Screw location (1) with puck (2) fixing the lower lining of the steering column (3)
Loosen the screws and remove the lower trim of the steering column (pic. 14–5).
Disconnect the electrical connector or cable from the steering column position control unit located under the steering column.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, disconnect the cable from the selector lever lock, turn the key in the ignition and remove the cable.
On vehicles with electric steering column adjustment, disconnect the electrical connectors from the steering column servomotors.
Pic. 14–6. Using a cord for rigid connection between the elements of the steering column
Using a cord passed through the hole in the base and holes in the top of the steering column, firmly connect the elements of the column together (pic. 14–6). This is to prevent separation of the base and top of the steering column when the column is removed.
Pic. 14–7. Using a plastic rod (2) and fixative (1) to prevent separation of the base and upper part of the steering column during its transportation
To transport the steering column without damage, fix its base and upper part together with a plastic rod and a clamp (pic. 14–7).
Pic. 14–8. Nut location (1) and clamp (2) steering column universal joint mounts
Unscrew nut 1 (pic. 14–8) steering column universal joint.
Loosen the eccentric bolt by turning it clockwise and remove it. Moving down, remove the steering column universal joint.
Pic. 14–9. Arrangement of bolts of fastening of a steering column and a steel bracket of fastening of a cable of the lock of the selector lever
On vehicles with automatic transmission, unscrew the steel bracket of the selector lever lock cable, the mounting bolts. steering column (pic. 14–9) and remove the steering column.
Checking the technical condition
Check the steering column for damage and wear.
Check up smoothness and ease of rotation of a shaft of a steering column.
Pic. 14–10. Location of distance measurement (A) between the moving element and the steering column bracket
measure distance A (pic. 14–10) between the moving element and the steering column bracket. Distance A should be no more than 0.5 mm. If the distance A more than 0.5 mm, then the steering column is worn out and must be replaced.
Installation
The new steering column is delivered in transport condition: the position of the base and upper part of the steering column is fixed using a plastic rod and a clamp (see fig. 14–7). After installing the steering column on the car, it is necessary to remove the retainer and the plastic rod.
Install the steering column on the car and screw in the mounting bolts (see fig. 14–9) so that the steering column can still move.
Install the universal joint on the steering shaft, insert the eccentric bolt, turn it counterclockwise, install the nut on the bolt and tighten it to a torque of 40 Nm (see fig. 14–8).
If the elements of the steering column were connected with a cord, remove it.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, connect the selector lever lock cable.
On vehicles with electric steering column adjustment, connect the electrical connectors to the steering column servomotors.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, install the steel bracket for the selector lever lock cable.
Install the cover and screw it on.
Establish a decorative fringing of casings of a steering column.
Align the relative position of the steering column and tighten the bolts of its fastening to 20 Nm.
Install the decorative lower trim under the instrument panel on the driver's side and secure it with screws.
Make sure the front wheels are set to drive straight ahead.
Install the steering wheel.
Check that the distance between the steering column covers and the steering wheel is 3-4.5 mm.
Connect wire «masses» to the battery.
Turn on radio and enter the code into it.
Raise the windows with the power windows up to the stop. Then press all power window switches again for at least 1 second to the closed position to activate the power window control unit.
Set the time on the clock.
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