Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual — part 1724

POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM

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5. Remove the engine hood opening lever, then

remove instrument panel lower cover.

6. Remove driver knee bolster (reinforcement).

7. Loosen the inflator module fixing bolt from behind

the steering wheel assembly using a TORX® driver
or equivalent until the inflator module can be
released from steering assembly.

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8. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector and

horn lead located behind the inflator module.

9. Remove inflator module.

WARNING: THE INFLATOR MODULE SHOULD
ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE TRIM COVER
AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD ALWAYS
BE LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE
URETHANE SIDE UP. THIS IS NECESSARY
BECAUSE FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW
THE AIR CUSHION TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY
EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

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10. Apply a setting mark (1) across the steering wheel

and shaft so parts can be reassembled in their
original position. Move the front wheels to the
straight ahead position, then use steering wheel
remover J–29752 to remove the steering wheel.

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11. Remove steering column cover.

12. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors located

under the steering column.

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13. Remove the combination switch assembly with SRS

coil.

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14. Remove snap ring.

15. Remove cushion rubber.

16. Remove shift lock cable (For A/T).

17. Disconnect the starter switch harness connector

located under the steering column, then remove
lock cylinder assembly.

18. Apply a setting mark (1) across the universal joint

and second steering shaft to reassemble the parts in
their original position, then remove steering column
assembly and second shaft.

NOTE: A setting mark can be easily made if the shaft is
withdrawn a little by loosening the steering shaft
universal joint.

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Installation

1. Install steering column assembly and second

steering shaft.

2. Align the setting marks on the universal joint and

second steering shaft made during removal.

3. Tighten the steering column fixing bolt (dash panel)

to the specified torque.

Torque: 20 N·m (14 lb ft)

4. Tighten the steering column fixing nuts (cross

beam) to the specified torque.

Torque: 17 N·m (12 lb ft)

5. Tighten the universal joint to the specified torque.

Torque: 31 N·m (23 lb ft)

6. Install lock cylinder assembly.

7. Install shift lock cable (For A/T).

8. Install cushion rubber.

9. Install snap ring.

10. Install combination switch and SRS coil assembly.

After installation of combination switch assembly,
connect the combination switch wiring harness
connector and the SRS 2-way connector located
under the steering column.

11. Turn the SRS coil counter clockwise to full, return

about 3 turns and align the neutral mark.

CAUTION: When turning the SRS coil counter
clockwise to full, stop turning if resistance is felt.
Forced further turning may damage to the cable in
the SRS coil.

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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM

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12. When installing the steering column cover, be sure

to route each wire harness as illustrated so that the
harnesses do not catch any moving parts.

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13. Install steering wheel and align the setting marks

made when removing.

CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel
shaft using a hammer or other impact tools in an
attempt to remove the steering wheel.

14. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified

torque.

Torque: 34 N·m (25 lb ft)

15. Support the module and carefully connect the

module connector then install inflator module.

NOTE: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the
plastic cover (wire protector) of inflator to prevent lead
wire from being pinched.

16. Secure the module with one bolt to relieve weight on

the wire connector.

17. Tighten bolts to specified sequence as illustrated.

Torque: 9N·m (78lb in)

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18. Install driver knee bolster (reinforcement).

19. Install instrument panel lower cover.

20. Install the engine hood opening lever.

21. Connect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located

under the steering column.

22. Connect the battery “–" terminal cable.

System Inspection

Turn the ignition switch to the “ON" position and
observe the warning lamp. The lamp should flash 7
times. If the lamp does not operate correctly, refer to
Restraints section

Legend

(1)

Steering Column Cover

(2)

Starter Switch Harness

(3)

Combination Switch Harness

(4)

Inflator Module Harness

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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM

Supplemental Restraint System Steering Wheel & Column and

Associated Parts

Main Data and Specifications

Torque Specifications

431R100005

Special Tools

ILLUSTRATION

TOOL NO.

TOOL NAME

J–29752

Steering wheel remover