Steering Column Coupling
Steering Column CouplingRemoval and Installation
1. Position the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and remove the ignition key.
^ Rotate the steering wheel until the steering column locks into position.
2. Position the steering column boot aside.
3. Remove the steering column coupling upper pinch bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
4. Position aside the steering column coupling boot at the steering gear.
5. Remove the steering column coupling lower pinch bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the steering column coupling.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.