Chevrolet Trax: Steering column replacement (UNITED STATES, NJ1)
Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
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 become un-centered
and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil
has become un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering
procedure to re-center SIR Coil.
- With the steering wheel in the straight ahead position, LOCK the
steering column.
- Remove the steering column lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column
Lower Trim Cover
Replacement (Trax), Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement (Encore).
- If equipped, remove the drivers side instrument panel lower airbag.
Refer to Instrument Panel Lower
Airbag Replacement - Driver Side (AYF) .
- Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Instrument Panel Knee
Bolster Replacement
(Encore) , Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Trax) .
- Remove the instrument panel knee bolster outer bracket. Refer to
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Outer
Bracket Replacement .
- Remove the left side floor front air outlet duct. Refer to Floor Front
Air Outlet Duct Replacement -
Left Side (Encore) , Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (Trax)
.
- Disconnect electrical connections as needed.
Fig. 38: Intermediate Steering Shaft And Steering Gear Pinion Shaft
- Place match marks on the intermediate steering shaft (1) and the
steering gear pinion shaft (3).
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt (2).
- Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft (1) from the steering gear
pinion shaft (3).
CAUTION: Do not support the steering column by only the lower or upper
support bracket. Damage to the column lower bearing adapter could
result.
- Support the steering column.
Fig. 39: Steering Column Lower Support Bracket
- Remove the 2 steering column lower support bracket bolts (1).
Fig. 40: Steering Column Upper Support Bracket
- Remove the 2 steering column upper support bracket bolts (1).
CAUTION: 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 in this section.
- Remove the steering column assembly from the vehicle.
- Transfer components as needed.
Installation Procedure
CAUTION: Do NOT allow the wiring harness to be pinched between the
motor/module assembly and the steering column during installation.
A pinched harness will cause diagnostic trouble codes to be set and
may require replacement of the steering column.
NOTE: If replacing the steering column, copy the match marks from
the old
column to the new column.
- Position the steering column assembly in the vehicle.
Fig. 41: Steering Column Upper Support Bracket
WARNING:
In order to ensure the intended function of the steering
column in a
vehicle during a crash and in order to avoid personal injury to the
driver, perform the following:
CAUTION: Ensure all fasteners are securely seated before applying
needed
torque. Failure to do so may result in component damage or
malfunctioning of steering column.
- Install, but do not tighten, the 2 steering column upper support bracket
bolts (1).
Fig. 42: Steering Column Lower Support Bracket
- Install, but do not tighten, the 2 steering column lower support bracket
bolts (1).
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Tighten the 2 steering column lower support bracket bolts (1) to 22 N.m
(16 lb ft).
- Tighten the 2 steering column upper support bracket bolts (1) to 22 N.m
(16 lb ft).
- Connect any electrical connections previously disconnected.
Fig. 43: Intermediate Steering Shaft And Steering Gear Pinion Shaft
- Align the match marks and connect the intermediate steering shaft (1) to
the steering gear pinion shaft (3).
- Install the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt (2) and tighten to 49
(36 lb ft).
- Install the left side floor front air outlet duct. Refer to Floor Front
Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left
Side (Encore) , Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (Trax) .
- Install the instrument panel knee bolster outer bracket. Refer to
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Outer
Bracket Replacement .
- Install the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Instrument Panel
Knee Bolster Replacement
(Encore) , Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Trax) .
- If equipped, install the drivers side instrument panel lower airbag.
Refer to Instrument Panel Lower
Airbag Replacement - Driver Side (AYF) .
- Install the steering column lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column
Lower Trim Cover
Replacement (Trax), Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement (Encore).
- Set up the power steering control module. Refer to Power Steering
Control Module Programming and
Setup .
- Center the steering angle sensor. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor
Centering .
STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT (N40)
Fig. 44: Steering Shaft (N40)
Steering Shaft Replacement (N40)
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STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The steering wheel and column has 4 primary functions:
Vehicle steering
Vehicle security
Driver convenience
Driver safety
Vehicle Steering
The
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Driver Shift Control (DSC)
DSC allows you to shift an
automatic transmission similar to a
manual transmission. To use the
DSC feature:
Move the shift lever from
D (Drive) rearward to
M(Manual).
Press the + (plus) end of the
button on the side of the shift
lever to upshift, or push the −
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault