Installation

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Before proceeding, refer to Steering/Column Warning and Driver Airbag Removal.

NOTE: Make sure the front wheels of the vehicle are still in the STRAIGHT AHEAD position before beginning the column installation procedure.

1. If removed, install the ignition key lock cylinder.
2. If removed, install the halo on the ignition key cylinder housing (Figure 7).
3. If removed, install SKIM (Figure 7). Install the mounting screw fastening the SKIM to the ignition key cylinder housing. Tighten the screw to 4 Nm (30 in. lbs.) torque.
4. If removed, slide the multi-function switch mounting housing onto the column (Figure 9).
5. If multi-function switch mounting housing is being installed, install the set-screw fastening the housing to the column (Figure 1). Tighten the set-screw to 14 Nm (124 in. lbs.) torque.
6. Install the steering column (Figure 11). Slide the column lower mounting slots over the lower mounting studs (with nuts started) first, then lift column into place over the upper mounting studs.
7. Install the two upper mounting nuts (Figure 11). Tighten the two upper mounting nuts, then the two lower mounting nuts to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.) torque.
8. Match the column shaft coupling to the intermediate shaft and install the pinch bolt (Figure 17). Tighten the pinch bolt nut to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.) torque. Install the hair pin in the end of the pinch bolt.
9. Feed the shift cable through the bracket on the column (Figure 5), then install the clip fastening the cable housing to the bracket.
10. Connect the shift cable to the lever pin (Figure 5).
11. Install the screw fastening the horn ground wire to the column (Figure 6). Tighten the screw to 7 Nm (60 in. lbs.) torque.
12. If equipped with Sentry Key Immobilizer, connect the wiring connector to the SKIM (Figure 7).
13. Connect the column harness wiring connectors for the clockspring and SQUIB (Figure 15).
14. Connect the column harness wiring connector for the multi-function switch (Figure 15).
15. Connect the column harness wiring connectors for the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) and ignition switch (Figure 2).
16. Install the fixed shroud (Figure 13). Install the screws fastening the fixed shroud in place and tighten the screws to 3 Nm (23 in. lbs.) torque.
17. If equipped with traction control, position the upper shroud above the column and route the switch wiring down around the column. Connect the wiring connector from the column wiring harness to the traction control switch wiring (attached to upper shroud) (Figure 8).
18. Position the lower shroud on the column (Figure 4). Install the lower shroud mounting screw. Tighten the screw to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.) torque.
19. If equipped with adjustable pedals, Connect the wiring connector for the switch (Figure 14) to the column wiring harness.
20. Position the upper shroud on top of the lower shroud and snap it into place. Install the upper shroud mounting screws (Figure 16). Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.) torque.
21. Inspect shroud mating surfaces for excessive gaps and correct as necessary.
22. Install the cluster trim bezel.
23. Install the knee blocker/steering column cover plate.
24. Install the parking brake handle link.
25. Install the knee blocker/steering column opening cover.
26. Align the splines and install the steering wheel on the steering column shaft.
27. Install the damper over the steering column shaft (Figure 12).
28. Install the steering wheel retaining bolt (Figure 12). Tighten the bolt to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
29. If the steering wheel is equipped with remote audio controls, connect the wiring connector to the clockspring (Figure 12).
30. Connect the two squib connectors to the driver airbag (Figure 3). The connectors are color coded to avoid connector mix-up.
31. Connect the speed control and horn connector to the clockspring (Figure 3).
32. Install the airbag to the steering wheel. Install the driver airbag mounting screws (Figure 10). Tighten screws to 10 Nm (90 in. lbs.) torque.
33. Connect the battery negative (ground) cable to battery post following special Diagnosis And Testing procedure.
34. Check operation of all steering column mounted components.
35. Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of steering.





Figure 1 Multi-Function Switch Mounting Housing Set-Screw











Figure 2 Ignition Switch And BTSI Wiring Connections











Figure 3 Driver Airbag Wiring Connections











Figure 4 Lower Shroud Mounting











Figure 5 Shift Cable Attachment To Column











Figure 6 Horn Ground At Column











Figure 7 Sentry Key Immobilizer Module











Figure 8 Traction Control Wiring Connection











Figure 9 Multi-Function Switch Mounting Housing











Figure 10 Driver Airbag Mounting











Figure 11 Steering Column Mounting











Figure 12 Steering Wheel Mounting











Figure 13 Fixed Shroud Mounting











Figure 14 Adjustable Pedals Switch Mounting











Figure 15 Multi-function And Clockspring Wiring Connections











Figure 16 Upper Shroud Mounting











Figure 17 Pinch Bolt