Steering Column - Installation

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.

CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specification to ensure proper operation of the steering column.





1. Position the steering column on the dash panel support and loosely install the mounting nuts (1&3).
2. Firmly slide the steering column upward against the studs in dash panel and hand tighten the nuts.
3. Install the steering shaft coupler (5) on the steering shaft and loosely install a new bolt (4).
4. Center steering column in dash opening and tighten mounting nuts (1&3) to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).

NOTE: Torque the upper left nut first then the lower right nut. Then torque the lower left nut then the upper right nut.


NOTE: A new bolt must be used for reinstallation.

5. Tighten the coupler bolt (4) to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs.).
6. Install a new brake light switch (2) Removal .




7. Install the shifter cable (5) Installation .
8. Connect the wiring harness (8) to the column.
9. Install the clockspring Removal .




10. Install the shrouds (1&2).
11. Align the spline on the wheel hub to shaft.
12. Then install the steering wheel and install a new bolt. Tighten the bolt to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
13. Install the airbag Driver Airbag - Installation .




14. Install the tilt lever knob (2).




15. Install the steering column opening cover (1) and kneeblocker (2) Steering Column Opening Cover - Installation .
16. Install the negative battery terminal.
17. Test the operation of the horn, Electronic PRNDL Indicator, lights and any other functions that are steering column operated.