Captiva

SECTION 6E

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN

Caution : Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing or installing any electrical unit or
when a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with exposed electrical terminals.
Disconnecting this cable will help prevent personal injury and damage to the vehicle. The ignition must
also be in LOCK unless otherwise noted.

SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application N•m Lb-Ft Lb-In

Key Hole Lamp 2.5 - 22
Ignition Switch Retaining Screw 2.5 - 22
Steering Column Assembly Upper Bracket Bolts 22 16 -
Steering Column Assembly Lower Bracket Bolt 25 18 -
Steering Shaft Universal Joint Pinch Bolt 34 25 -
Steering Wheel Nut 41 30 -
Upper and Lower Steering Column Cover Panel Screws 1.5 - 13

SPECIAL TOOLS
Special Tools Table

KM-210-A
Steering Wheel Puller

DIAGNOSIS
Steering Column Diagnosis

Lock System

Lock System Will Not Unlock

Checks Action
Check the lock cylinder for damage. Replace the lock cylinder.
Check the ignition switch for lack of free movement. Lubricate the ignition switch.
Remove the steering shaft and clear the steering
Check the steering column housing for binding or
column housing. Replace the steering column housing
damage.
as needed.

Lock System Will Not Lock

Checks Action
Check the lock cylinder for damage. Replace the lock cylinder.
Check the ignition switch for a lack of free movement. Lubricate the ignition switch.
Remove the steering shaft and clear the steering
Check the steering column housing for binding or
column housing. Replace the steering column housing
damage.
as needed.

High Lock Effort

Checks Action
Check the lock cylinder for damage. Replace the lock cylinder.
Check the ignition switch for lack of free movement. Lubricate the ignition switch.
Check for extreme misalignment of the housing to the Realign the cover on the housing. Replace the cover
cover. as needed.
Check for a bent ignition switch mounting bracket. Replace the ignition switch mounting bracket.

Key Cannot Be Removed in the LOCK Position

Checks Action
Check to see that the ignition switch is set correctly. Reset the ignition switch.
Check the lock cylinder for damage. Replace the lock cylinder.

Column

Noise in the Column

Checks Action
Check the steering gear-to-column joints for improper Tighten the steering shaft universal joint pinch bolts.
installation. Replace the steering shaft joints as needed.
Check the steering shaft bearing for wear or damage. Replace the steering shaft bearing.
Check the spherical joint for lack of lubrication. Lubricate the spherical joint.
Check the steering shaft for lack of lubrication. Lubricate the steering shaft bearing.
Check the shaft lock snap ring for improper seating. Adjust the shaft lock snap ring. Replace the shaft lock
snap ring as needed.

High Steering Shaft Effort

Checks Action
Check the steering shaft bearing for wear or damage. Replace the steering shaft bearing.
Check for an improperly installed or deformed dust
Replace the dust seal.
seal.
Check for a damaged upper or lower bearing. Replace the upper or the lower bearing.
Check the steering shaft universal joints for a lack of Lubricate the steering shaft universal joints. Replace
free movement. the steering shaft universal joints as needed.

Lash in the Steering Column

Checks Action
Check the steering column bracket mounting bolts for Tighten the steering column bracket mounting bolts.
improper installation.
 Checks Action
Check for broken weld nuts on the steering column
Replace the steering column jacket.
jacket.
Check for loose steering column housing-to-steering Tighten the support screws.
column jacket support screws.

Loose Steering Wheel

Checks Action
Check for excessive clearance between the holes in Replace the pivot pins with pivot pins of the correct
the steering wheel support or the housing and the size.
pivot-pin diameters.
Check to see if the upper bearing is seated correctly in Correctly seat the upper bearing. Replace the upper
the housing. bearing as needed.
Check for loose steering column housing support Tighten the steering column housing support screws.
screws.

Noise When Tilting the Column

Checks Action
Check for worn upper tilt bumpers. Replace the upper tilt bumpers.
Check for tilt spring binding. Adjust the tilt spring. Replace the tilt spring as needed.

Turn Signal/Dimmer Switch

Turn Signal Will Not Stay in the Turn Position

Checks Action
Check the turn signal switch for an improper Remove and inspect the turn signal switch. Reinstall
installation. the switch.
Check the cancelling mechanism for broken or missing Replace the cancelling mechanism.
components.
Check the turn signal switch housing for foreign Remove any foreign material.
material.

Turn Signal Will Not Cancel

Checks Action
Check the cancelling mechanism for broken or missing Replace the cancelling mechanism.
components.

Turn Signal/Dimmer Switch Difficult to Operate

Checks Action
Check the turn signal/dimmer switch and turn Remove and inspect the turn signal/dimmer switch and
signal/dimmer switch lever for improper installation. signal/dimmer switch lever. Reinstall the signal/dimmer
switch and signal/dimmer switch lever.
Check the signal/dimmer switch housing for foreign Remove any foreign material.
material.

Turn Signal Will Not Indicate Lane Change

Checks Action
Check for a broken lane change pressure pad or a Replace the lane change pressure pad or the spring
broken spring hanger. hanger.
Check for improper functioning of the lane change
Replace the lane change spring.
spring.
Check the turn signal switch for improper installation. Replace the turn signal switch.

No Turn Signal Lights

 Checks Action
Check for an inoperative turn signal flasher. Replace the turn signal flasher.
Check for a faulty turn signal switch. Replace the turn signal switch.
Check the chassis-to-column connector for an
Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector.
improper connection.

Turn Indicator Lights On, but Not Flashing

Checks Action
Check for an inoperative turn signal flasher. Replace the turn signal flasher.
Check for a faulty turn signal switch. Replace the turn signal switch.
Check the chassis-to-column connector for an
Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector.
improper connection.

Front or Rear Turn Signal Lights Not Flashing

Checks Action
Check for a faulty turn signal switch. Replace the turn signal switch.
Check the chassis-to-column connector for an
Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector.
improper connection.

Turn Signal Lights Flash Very Slowly

Checks Action
Check the chassis-to-column connector for an
Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector.
improper connection.

Ignition Switch

Electrical System Will Not Function

Checks Action
Check the ignition switch for damage. Replace the ignition switch.
Remove and inspect the ignition switch. Reinstall the
Check the ignition switch for improper installation.
ignition switch.
Check the ignition switch electrical connector for Reconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
improper installation. Replace the ignition switch electrical connector.

Ignition Switch Will Not Turn

Checks Action
Check the ignition switch for damage. Replace the ignition switch.
Remove and inspect the ignition switch. Reinstall the
Check the ignition switch for improper installation.
ignition switch.

Wiper/Cruise Control Switch Lever

Switch Inoperative: No LOW, HIGH, INTERMITTENT or WASH

Checks Action
Check the wiper switch for damage. Replace the wiper/cruise control switch.
Remove and inspect the wiper/cruise control switch.
Check the wiper switch for improper installation.
Reinstall the wiper/cruise control switch.
Check the cruise control switch for damage. Replace the wiper/cruise control switch.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Steering Column Cover

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the lower steering column cover panel screw.
2. Turn the steering wheel to expose the upper steering column cover panel screws. Remove the upper
steering column cover panel screws and remove the upper and lower steering column cover panel.
 3. Remove the lower steering column cover panel from the cluster bezel.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the lower steering column cover panel on cluster bezel.
2. Install the upper and lower steering column cover panel screws.

Tighten
Tighten the upper and lower steering column cover panel screws to 1.5 N•m (13 lb-in).
Headlamp/Turn signal Switch and Lever

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the steering column cover. Refer to "Steering Column Cover" in this section.
3. Remove the turn signal switch by pushing in on the tabs on the top and the bottom of the switch housing.
4. Disconnect the electrical connections from the turn signal switch.

Installation Procedure
1. Connect the electrical connections to the turn signal switch.
2. Install the turn signal switch by snapping it into the switch housing.
3. Install the steering column cover. Refer to "Steering Column Cover" in this section.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
Wiper/Cruise Control Switch and Lever

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the steering column cover. Refer to "Steering Column Cover" in this section.
3. Remove the wiper switch by pushing in on the tabs on the top and the bottom of the switch housing.
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the wiper switch. Disconnect the cruise control connector, if
equipped.
Installation Procedure
1. Connect the electrical connector to the wiper switch. Connect the cruise control connector, if equipped.
2. Install the wiper switch by snapping it into the switch housing.
3. Install the steering column cover. Refer to "Steering Column Cover" in this section.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
Steering Wheel
Tools Required

KM-210-A Steering Wheel Puller

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the SIR module. Refer to Section 8B, Supplemental Inflatable Restraints.
3. Remove the steering wheel nut.

Important : In order to install the steering wheel correctly, match-mark the steering column shaft
to the steering wheel.

4. Remove the steering wheel using the steering wheel puller KM-210-A.
Installation Procedure
1. Align the match marks on the steering wheel and the steering column shaft. Turn the signal canceling
cam on the wheel to the left.
2. Install the steering wheel nut.

Tighten
Tighten the steering wheel nut to 41 N•m (30 lb-ft).

3. Install the SIR module. Refer to Section 8B, Supplemental Inflatable Restraints.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
Key Hole Lamp

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the steering column cover. Refer to "Steering Column Cover" in this section.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the key hole lamp retaining screw.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the key hole lamp retaining screw.

Tighten
Tighten the key hole lamp retaining screw to 2.5 N•m (22 lb-in).

2. Connect the electrical connector.

3. Install the steering column cover. Refer to "Steering Column Cover" in this section.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
Ignition Switch

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
3. Set the ignition key to ON position.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the ignition switch retaining screws.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the ignition switch retaining screws.

Tighten
Tighten the ignition switch retaining screws to 2.5 N•m (22 lb-in).

2. Connect the electrical connector.

3. Install the driver knee bolster. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
Key Cylinder

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the steering column cover. Refer to "Steering Column Cover" in this section.
 3. Set the ignition key to ACC position.
4. Remove the key cylinder by pushing the disassemble button and pulling out the key, at the same time.

Installation Procedure
1. Set the ignition key to ACC position.
2. Install the key cylinder by pushing it into the key cylinder housing.
 3. Install the steering column cover panel screws. Refer to "Steering Column Cover" in this section.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.

Steering Angel Sensor

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the intermediate shaft from column shaft by removing the upper pinch bolt. Refer to
"intermediate shaft,joint and dash seal" in this section.
3. Disconnect the connector of steering angle sensor.
4. Move the steering angle sensor upward to remove its key from retaining bracket.
 5. Remove the steering angle sensor by turning out of retaining bracket and sliding down on the column
shaft.

Installation Procedure
1. Slide up the steering angle sensor until placing to an opening of retaining bracket.
2. Install the steering angle sensor on the groove of retaining bracket.
3. Connect the connector of steering angle sensor.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
5. Necessarily perform the steering angle sensor centering after installing the steering angle sensor. Refer
to "Steering Angle Sensor Centering" in this section.

Steering Angel Sensor Centering

1. Park the vehicle on the flat place.
2. Perform the wheel alignment. Refer to Section 2B, Wheel Alignment.
3. Position the steering wheel in a straight forward and turn the ignition ON.
 4. Connect the scan tool on the data link connector of vehicle.
5. Select the ESP menu, that is the sub-menu of ABS system on the scan tool. And then perform the
steering angle sensor centering.

6. Check steering angle sensor centering by turning the steering wheel more than 5 degrees into left and
right direction.
7. Check and clear any related DTCs for the steering angle sensor.

Steering Column
Important : Remove the steering column only if:

The steering column requires replacement.

The steering and the ignition lock housing require replacement.
Another operation requires the removal of the steering column.

Notice : The steering column is extremely susceptible to damage after it has been removed from
the vehicle. Dropping the column assembly on its end or hammering the end of the steering shaft
can collapse the steering shaft or loosen plastic injections which maintain column rigidity.
Leaning on the column can cause it to bend or deform. Any of the above damage can impair the
column's collapsible design. If it is necessary to remove the steering wheel, use only the specified
steering wheel puller.
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and let the vehicle sit for 1 minute to deactivate the airbag.
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to "Steering Column Cover" in this section.
3. Remove the headlamp/turn signal switch and lever. Refer to "Headlamp/Turn Signal Switch and Lever" in
this section.
4. Remove the wiper/cruise control switch and lever. Refer to "Wiper/Cruise Control Switch and Lever" in
this section.
5. Remove the clock spring. Refer to Section 8B, Supplemental Inflatable Restraints.
6. Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
 7. Remove the ignition switch. Refer to "Ignition Switch" in this section.
8. Remove the key hole lamp. Refer to "Key Hole lamp" in this section.
9. Remove the immobilizer module, if equipped. Refer to Section 9T2, Immobilizer Anti-Theft System.
10. Remove the key cylinder. Refer to "Key Cylinder" in this section.
11. Remove the SSPS control module. Refer to Section 6C, Power Steering Gear.
12. Remove the steering shaft universal joint pinch bolt and the steering column assembly lower bracket bolt.
13. Remove the steering angle sensor. Refer to "Steering Angle Sensor" in this section.
14. Remove the steering column assembly lower bracket bolts.

15. Remove the steering column assembly upper bracket bolts.

16. Remove the steering column assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Important : For proper installation of the steering column, be sure the steering wheel spokes are
centered diagonally and pointed downward, and that the front wheels are in the straight-ahead
position.

1. Install the steering angle sensor. Refer to "Steering Angle Sensor" in this section.
2. Carefully guide the steering shaft into the universal joint.

Important : Provide support for the steering column assembly until the mounting bolts are
fastened. Do not let the steering column assembly hang unsupported.

3. Install the pinch bolt into the non-threaded hole of the flange.

Tighten
Tighten the steering column shaft securing bolt to the universal joint pinch to 34 N•m (25 lb-ft).

4. Install the steering column assembly lower bracket bolt and upper bracket bolts.

Tighten

Tighten the steering column assembly lower bracket bolt to 25 N•m (18 lb-ft).
Tighten the steering column assembly upper bracket bolts to 22 N•m (16 lb-ft).
 5. Install the SSPS control module. Refer to Section 6C, Power Steering Gear.
6. Install the key cylinder. Refer to "Key Cylinder" in this section.
7. Install the immobilizer module, if equipped. Refer to Section 9T2, Immobilizer Anti-Theft System.
8. Install the key hole lamp. Refer to "Key Hole lamp" in this section.
9. Install the ignition switch. Refer to "Ignition Switch" in this section.
10. Install the driver knee bolster. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
11. Install the clock spring. Refer to Section 8B, Supplemental Inflatable Restraints.
 12. Install the wiper/cruise control switch and lever. Refer to "Wiper/Cruise Control Switch and Lever" in this
section.
13. Install the headlamp/turn signal switch and lever. Refer to "Headlamp/Turn Signal Switch and Lever" in
this section.
14. Install the steering wheel. Refer to "Steering Wheel" in this section.
15. Connect the negative battery cable.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM OPERATION

Steering Wheel and Column
Caution : To ensure the energy-absorbing action of the steering column, it is important to use only the
specified screws, bolts, and nuts, tightened to the specified torque.

In addition to the steering function, the steering column provides safety and security.
The energy-absorbing column is designed to compress in a front-end collision to lessen the chance of driver
injury.
The ignition switch and the lock are mounted on the column, allowing the ignition and steering operations to be
locked to inhibit theft of the car.
The column levers trigger the turn signals, the headlight beams, and the windshield washer and wipers.
A tilt steering column uses a spherical joint to allow the steering wheel to tilt up and down. This enables the
driver to adjust the steering wheel to a comfortable position.

Notice : Apply a thin coat of lithium grease to all friction points when reassembling.

The column may be disassembled and reassembled easily.

Ignition Key Reminder

The ignition key reminder alerts the driver that the key is still in the ignition when the driver attempts to exit the
vehicle.
An internal switch in the ignition lock cylinder supplies battery voltage to the reminder chime module when all of
the following conditions are true:

The key is in the ignition switch.

The ignition is OFF.
The driver's door is open.

For information on removal and installation of the reminder chime module, refer to Section 9E,
Instrumentation/Driver Information.

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