Installation

1. Install ignition lock drive gear and the actuator.
2. Prick punch steering column upper shaft serration diameter enough to ensure an interference fit between bearing inner race and steering column upper shaft.
3. Place lock cylinder housing onto steering column flange bracket with upper steering shaft protruding through upper bearing.
4. Turn ignition key to ``Start'' position to locate actuator interlock through clearance hole in outer tube, then install two bolts attaching lock cylinder housing to bracket, torquing to 12---21 ft. lbs.
5. Install upper steering shaft bearing.
6. Install new snap ring in groove on upper shaft.
7. Install bearing retainer plate.
8. Align switch mounting holes with corresponding holes in lock cylinder housing, then install two self tapping screws.
9. Stick foam switch cover to switch.
10. Install two switch electrical connectors to full engagement.
11. Place air bag slip ring onto steering shift and install two retaining screws that attach slip ring to retainer plate, ensuring ground wire pigtail is secured with lower retaining screw. Remove tape from slip ring.
12. Connect slip ring/clockspring wire connector to column wiring harness.
13. Install upper and lower shrouds and the steering wheel.
14. Connect air bag module wire connector to slip ring connector and place air bag module on steering wheel, then install four attaching nuts, torquing to 35---53 inch lbs.
15. Connect battery ground cable.