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Steering Wheel and Column: Removal & Installation Suzuki Forenza I

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Steering Wheel Removal and Installation

Tools Required

KM-210-A Steering Wheel Puller

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Scheme 1: Removal
Scheme 1: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the SIR module. Refer to «DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-257105-S28867722962007062900000) .
  3. Remove the steering wheel nut and the retaining clip.
  4. Remove the steering wheel using the steering wheel puller KM-210-A.
  5. Unclip the contact ring from the steering wheel, if necessary.

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Scheme 3: Installation
Scheme 3: Installation
  1. Clip the contact ring on the steering wheel, if necessary.
  2. Align the match marks on the steering wheel and the steering column shaft. Turn the signal canceling cam on the wheel to the left.
  3. Install the retaining clip and the steering wheel nut. Tighten: Tighten the steering wheel nut to 38 N.m (28 lb-ft).
  4. Bend the tabs to secure the retaining clip.
  5. Install the SIR Module. Refer to «DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-257105-S28867722962007062900000) .
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panel by removing the screws.
  3. With the key in the ignition turned to the position designated ACC, remove the lock cylinder by pressing down the detent spring and pulling the lock cylinder out of the switch cylinder housing.
  4. Remove the ignition switch retaining screw.
  5. Disconnect the wiring and remove the ignition switch.

Installation

  1. Install the ignition switch with the ignition switch retaining screw. Tighten: Tighten the ignition switch retaining screw to 2.5 N.m (22 lb-in).
  2. Connect the wiring to the ignition switch.
  3. Install the lock cylinder.
  4. Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panel with the screws. Tighten: Tighten the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb-in).
  5. Connect the negative battery cable.

Steering Column Removal and Installation

CAUTIONRemove the steering column only if the following conditions exist: The steering column requires replacement. The steering and the ignition lock housing require replacement. Another operation requires the removal of the steering column.
CAUTIONThe 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 the 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.

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and let the vehicle sit for 1 minute to deactivate the air bag.
  2. Remove the lower instrument trim panels. Refer to «INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TRIM PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-257070-S06065456122007062900000) .
  3. Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panel by removing the screws.
  4. Remove the switch levers. Refer to «Headlamp / Turn Signal Switch and Lever Removal and Installation»(ref-257094-S20532951832007062900000) and «Wiper Switch and Lever Removal and Installation»(ref-257094-S22246275902007062900000) .
  5. Disconnect the air bag electrical connections.
  6. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connection.
  7. Adjust the steering to the straight-ahead position.
  8. Remove the pinch bolt from the intermediate shaft universal joint.
  9. Disconnect the speed sensitive steering electrical connector.
  10. Remove the bolts and nuts holding the front bracket of the steering column jacket assembly.
  11. Remove the nuts holding the rear bracket of the steering column jacket assembly.
  12. Guide the steering column assembly out of steering shaft flange and carefully lay down the assembly.
CAUTIONFor proper installation of the steering column, be sure the steering wheel spokes are centered diagonally and pointed downward and the front wheels are positioned in the straight-ahead position.

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  1. Carefully guide the steering shaft into the intermediate shaft universal joint.
  2. Install the pinch bolt into the non-threaded hole of the flange. Tighten: Tighten the steering shaft universal joint pinch bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
  3. Install the bolts and nuts for the front bracket of the steering column jacket assembly. Tighten: Tighten the steering column jacket assembly front bracket bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).
  4. Install the nuts for the rear bracket of the steering column jacket assembly. Tighten: Tighten the steering column jacket assembly rear bracket nuts to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).
  5. Connect the speed sensitive steering electrical connector.
  6. Connect the ignition switch electrical connection.
  7. Connect the air bag electrical connections.
  8. Install the switch levers. Refer to «Headlamp / Turn Signal Switch and Lever Removal and Installation»(ref-257094-S20532951832007062900000) and «Wiper Switch and Lever Removal and Installation»(ref-257094-S22246275902007062900000) .
  9. Install the lower instrument trim panels. Refer to «INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TRIM PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-257070-S06065456122007062900000) .
  10. Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panel with the screws. Tighten: Tighten the upper and the lower steering column panel screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb-in).
  11. Inspect the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position. Refer to «STRAIGHT-AHEAD CHECK»(ref-257099-S20482704192007062900000) .
  12. Connect the negative battery cable.

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