Removal/Installation

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. On vehicles with automatic transmission column shift, disconnect shift rod at lower end of column by prying grommet out of shift lever. A new grommet should be used whenever the rod is disconnected.
3. On all models, remove coupling roll pin at lower end of column.
4. Disconnect electrical connectors at steering column jacket.
5. Remove steering wheel using a suitable puller. Do not attempt to remove steering wheel using a hammer as damage to the steering column and shaft will result.
6. Remove turn signal lever, then the floor plate to floor pan attaching nuts.
7. Remove panel lower reinforcement.
8. On 1988-89 models, disconnect automatic transmission shift indicator cable from bracket on column.
9. On all models, remove steering column bracket to instrument panel support nuts.
10. Disconnect coupling from steering gear worm shaft and remove steering column.

INSTALLATION

1. Install ground clip on left capsule slot, then making sure that both capsules are properly installed in bracket slots, insert column assembly through floor pan opening.
2. With wheels in a straight ahead position and master splines on worm shaft and coupling aligned, engage coupling with worm shaft and install roll pin. Do not apply end loads to steering shaft.
3. While holding column assembly over the mounting studs, loosely install two stud nuts.
4. After making sure that the two capsules are fully seated in the column support bracket slots, torque the two stud nuts to 110 inch lbs.
5. Place floor plate over floor pan opening, then center it around column and install and tighten the retaining bolts
6. Install steering wheel and retaining nut. Torque nut to 45 ft lb Do not drive wheel onto shaft, use nut to draw it down.
7. Install horn switch components and connect horn switch wire.
8. Connect electrical connector at steering column jacket and battery ground cable. Check operation of horns and lights.
9. Connect shift linkage to shift lever by snapping rod into grommet using pliers. Adjust shift linkage. A new grommet should be used when rod is disconnected from lever.
10. On models with a column shift automatic transmission, connect gearshift indicator pointer cable to bracket. Slowly move gearshift lever from Low position to Park position, pausing at each selector position. If necessary, bend indicator bracket to properly align pointer.
11. On all models, install panel lower reinforcement and cluster bezel.