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How do I take my steering column apart?
Here are the step by step instructions for removing the steering column in your car.
- Step 1 – Disconnect Battery Cable.
- Step 2 – Remove Center Cap.
- Step 3 – Remove the Steering Wheel.
- Step 4 – Remove Steering Column Cover.
- Step 5 – Remove Signal Indicator.
- Step 6 – Remove Ignition Cylinder.
- Step 7 – Final Bolts.
What are the parts of a steering column?
The steering column assembly consists of the steering shaft, column (outer housing) and sometimes a rubber coupling and/or universal joint. The steering column normally bolts to the underside of the dash. The column projects through the engine bay firewall and fastens to the steering rack or box.
What holds the steering wheel together?
At the base of the steering column there is a small pinion ( gear wheel) inside a housing. Turning the pinion makes the rack move from side to side. The ends of the rack are coupled to the road wheels by track rods. This system is simple, with few moving parts to become worn or displaced, so its action is precise.
How do you remove a tilt steering column?
Remove the tilt lever on the steering column if one is present. Unscrew and remove the lower half of the steering column covers with a screwdriver, then pull the upper half off. Disconnect all the electrical connectors on the electrical harness and then pry off the clip retaining the harness onto the column.
Can you rebuild a steering column?
We are proud to offer rebuilding services for your column if you decide the task is too large for you to handle. Our professionals will disassemble, inspect, clean and reassemble your existing column, replacing only what is damaged or necessary.
How long does it take to replace a steering column?
It will take more than a couple of hours for a mechanic to remove your old steering column and then replace it with the new one. For this reason, the labor will be anywhere from $200 to $600. It all depends on the make and model of your vehicle and how complicated it is for the mechanic to access your steering column.
What connects the steering column to the rack-and-pinion?
The tie rod at each end of the rack connects to the steering arm on the spindle (see diagram above). The rack-and-pinion gearset does two things: It converts the rotational motion of the steering wheel into the linear motion needed to turn the wheels. It provides a gear reduction, making it easier to turn the wheels.