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Steering Column Assembly: Component Locations Saab 9-4X I

Steering Column 12 illustrations

Location (pos)

  1. 01 - Front
  2. 02 - Rear
  3. 03 - Left
  4. 04 - Right Hand
  5. 05 - All
  6. 06 - Upper
  7. 07 - Center
  8. 08 - Lower
  9. 09 - Service Information

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Seal Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
1Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Seal Collar Procedure Disengage the collar from the intermediate steering shaft upper seal.
2Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Seal

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
WARNING: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components: The steering column The intermediate shaft(s) The steering gear After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to be off center and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has become off center, refer to the SIR coil CENTERING PROCEDURE .
Preliminary Procedures LOCK the steering column in the straight ahead position. Remove the left side instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE . Use paint in order to place match marks on the intermediate steering shaft and on the steering gear pinion shaft. Use paint in order to place match marks on the steering column shaft and on the intermediate steering shaft.
1Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt Refer to FASTENER CAUTION . Procedure Remove and discard the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt. Install a NEW intermediate steering shaft upper bolt. NOTE: A NEW intermediate steering shaft upper bolt has a thread locking adhesive patch on the threads. Tighten 34 Nm (25 lb ft)
2Intermediate Steering Shaft Seal Procedure Remove the push in retainer from the seal. Disengage the seal from the floor. Slide the seal up the intermediate steering shaft.
3Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt Procedure Remove and discard the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt with the plastic sleeve retainer. Install a NEW intermediate steering shaft lower bolt. NOTE: A NEW intermediate steering shaft lower bolt has a plastic sleeve retainer on the shank and a thread locking adhesive patch on the threads. Tighten 36 Nm (27 lb ft)
4Intermediate Steering Shaft Procedure Pull the intermediate steering shaft off of the steering column shaft. Pull the intermediate steering shaft off of the steering gear pinion shaft in an axial direction. If you are replacing the intermediate steering shaft, copy the match marks from the old intermediate steering shaft to the new intermediate steering shaft. Align the match marks and install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear pinion shaft in an axial direction. Align the match marks and the block tooth on the intermediate steering shaft with the match marks and the notch on the steering column shaft. Install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column shaft. Push the intermediate steering shaft in an axial direction onto the steering gear pinion shaft shoulder. After installation, center the steering angle sensor. Refer to STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CENTERING .
WARNING
With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components: The steering column The intermediate shaft(s) The steering gear After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to be off center and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has become off center, refer to the SIR coil CENTERING PROCEDURE .
NOTE
A NEW intermediate steering shaft upper bolt has a thread locking adhesive patch on the threads.
NOTE
A NEW intermediate steering shaft lower bolt has a plastic sleeve retainer on the shank and a thread locking adhesive patch on the threads.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Steering Column Shroud Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
1Steering Column Shroud Fasteners (Qty: 2) Refer to FASTENER CAUTION . Procedure Turn the steering wheel to left and to the right in order to access the fasteners.
2Steering Column Upper Shroud Procedure Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in order to separate the upper steering column shroud from the lower steering column shroud and from the instrument panel cluster trim plate.
3Steering Column Shroud Fastener
4Steering Column Lower Shroud

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Turn Signal Switch Bracket Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT . Remove the steering column shroud. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SHROUD REPLACEMENT .
1Turn Signal Switch Bracket Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors as necessary. Release the 2 tabs in order to release the turn signal switch bracket from the steering column. Transfer any parts as necessary. Refer to the following procedures: TURN SIGNAL MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH REPLACEMENT STEERING WHEEL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT MODULE COIL REPLACEMENT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REPLACEMENT BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL ADJUSTER SWITCH REPLACEMENT

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the steering column shroud. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SHROUD REPLACEMENT .
1Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors. Depress the locking tabs to remove the turn signal multifunction switch.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Steering Wheel Pad Accessory Wiring Harness Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the steering wheel inflatable restraint module. Refer to STEERING WHEEL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT MODULE REPLACEMENT Remove the cruise control switch. Refer to CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT Remove the radio and telephone control switch. Refer to RADIO AND TELEPHONE CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT
1Steering Wheel Pad Accessory Wiring Harness Procedure Note the harness routing prior to removal and follow the same routing. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Steering Wheel Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Replace the steering wheel inflatable restraint module. Refer to STEERING WHEEL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT MODULE REPLACEMENT . Use paint in order to place match marks on the steering wheel and on the steering column shaft.
1Steering Wheel Bolt Refer to FASTENER CAUTION . Tighten 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
2Steering Wheel Procedure Disconnect all electrical connectors as necessary. Loosen the steering wheel bolt until 2 to 3 threads are left engaged. Wiggle the steering wheel until the steering wheel disengages completely. Remove the steering wheel bolt. Remove the steering wheel. Copy the match marks from the old steering wheel to the new steering wheel. Transfer any parts as necessary.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Steering Wheel Opening Cover Replacement (Radio Control)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the radio and telephone control switch. Refer to RADIO AND TELEPHONE CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT
1Steering Wheel Opening Cover - Radio Control Procedure Slide the cover to release from switch.

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: Steering Wheel Opening Cover Replacement (Cruise Control)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the cruise control switch. Refer to CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT
1Steering Wheel Opening Cover - Cruise Control Procedure Slide the cover to release from switch.

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Steering Wheel Opening Cover Replacement (Lower)
CalloutComponent Name
1Refer to SIR WARNING . Steering Wheel Opening Cover - Lower Procedure Use flat bladed tool to gently pry cover from steering wheel.

Scheme 11

Scheme 11: Steering column replacement
CalloutComponent Name
WARNING: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components: The steering column The steering shaft coupling The intermediate shaft(s) After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to be off center and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has become off center, refer to the SIR coil CENTERING PROCEDURE . Preliminary Procedures LOCK the steering column and verify the front wheels are in the straight ahead position. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING . Remove the left instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE . Remove the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to DRIVER KNEE BOLSTER REINFORCEMENT REPLACEMENT . Remove the steering column shroud. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SHROUD REPLACEMENT . Use paint in order to place match marks on the steering column shaft and on the intermediate steering shaft. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
1Steering Column Nut (Qty: 4) Refer to FASTENER CAUTION . Tighten 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
2Steering Column WARNING: Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column assembly on the end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column assembly could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the columns collapsible design. Do NOT hammer on the end of the shaft, because hammering could loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. If you need to remove the steering wheel, refer to the STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT procedure. Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors as necessary. Transfer any parts as necessary. If you are replacing the steering column, copy the match marks from the old steering column to the new steering column. After installation, center the steering angle sensor. Refer to STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CENTERING .
WARNING
With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components: The steering column The steering shaft coupling The intermediate shaft(s) After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to be off center and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has become off center, refer to the SIR coil CENTERING PROCEDURE .
WARNING
Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column assembly on the end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column assembly could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the columns collapsible design. Do NOT hammer on the end of the shaft, because hammering could loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. If you need to remove the steering wheel, refer to the STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT procedure.

Scheme 12

Scheme 12: Steering angle sensor replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the steering wheel inflatable restraint module coil. Refer to STEERING WHEEL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT MODULE COIL REPLACEMENT .
1Steering Angle Sensor Procedure Press in the clip on the steering wheel inflatable restraint module coil in order to remove the sensor. After installation, center the steering angle sensor. Refer to STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CENTERING .