Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Onto J 41352

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Fig 2: Steering Column, Bracket & Nuts

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Position the steering column assembly (2) into the vehicle and insert the lower steering shaft assembly into the upper coupling of the intermediate shaft.
Install the cross car locating bushing (1) on the right hand mounting stud.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the upper steering column bracket nuts to the upper reinforcement assembly (3).
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 24 N.m (17 lb ft).

Fig 3: Lower Steering Column Support Plate & Nuts

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Install the nuts to the lower steering column support plate (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 24 N.m (17 lb ft).
Turn the steering wheel far enough to the left to gain access to the upper coupling of the intermediate shaft.

Fig 4: Steering Column, Upper Coupling & Bolt

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Install the upper coupling bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
Connect all the electrical connectors to the I/P wiring harness.
Remove J 42640 from the steering column. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 5: Electrical Connectors & I/P Wiring Harness

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Install the driver knee bolster bracket (1). Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.