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Steering Column Jacket Replacement



Steering Column Jacket Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Set the tires in a straight-ahead position. Center the steering wheel.
3. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove the column trim covers.
5. Remove the SIR coil.





6. Remove the knee bolster screws. Unsnap the knee bolster.
7. Remove the multifunctional levers.
8. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case.





9. Remove the upper column attachment bolts.





10. Remove the jacket attachment bolts.





11. Important: Do not strike or bump the exposed shaft.

Remove the upper jacket.

Installation Procedure
1. Clean the lower column shaft splines.
2. Ensure the upper jacket shaft splines are clean and free of debris.
3. Use the supplied grease to apply 2 grams (0.07 ounces) of grease to the column shaft splines.
4. Ensure that the steering wheel alignment notch is in the 12 o'clock position.
5. Carefully seat the jacket to the column housing.





6. Notice: Hand start all jacket attachment bolts.

^ Tighten the jacket attachment bolts to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.)





7. Install the upper column attachment bolts.
8. Install the ignition lock cylinder case.
9. Install the multifunction levers.





10. Snap the knee bolster into position. Install the knee bolster screws.
11. Install the SIR coil.
12. Install the column trim covers.
13. Install the steering wheel.
14. Connect the negative battery cable.