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Power Steering Column: Column: Installation

  1. Place steering column over mounting studs and install four nuts fastening column to dash. See Figure. Tighten nuts to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.) torque.
  2. Connect steering column coupling to intermediate shaft. See Figure. To do so:
    • Match intermediate shaft to coupling pinch loop.
    • Install coupling pinch bolt. Tighten to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
    • Install hair pin at end of pinch bolt.
  3. Slide multi-function switch mounting housing onto column and install mounting screw. Tighten screw to 1.9 N.m (17 in. lbs.) torque.
  4. Install column wiring harness routing clip into left side of column. See Figure.
  5. Install lower and upper shrouds around column. See Figure:
    • Snap shrouds together at locking tab locations on both sides.
    • Install center mounting screw securing lower shroud to column. Tighten screw to 2 N.m (18 in. lbs.) torque.
    • Install two outer mounting screws securing lower shroud to upper shroud. Tighten screws to 2 N.m (18 in. lbs.) torque.
    • Inspect shroud mating surfaces for excessive gaps and adjust as necessary.
  6. Install knee blocker airbag and all components necessary to access. (Refer to RESTRAINTS/KNEE BLOCKER AIRBAG - REMOVAL)
  7. Match splines on steering wheel hub with that on steering shaft and slide steering wheel onto column shaft.
  8. Install damper on steering wheel. See Figure.
  9. Install steering wheel retaining bolt. See Figure. Tighten bolt to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
  10. Connect speed control wiring connector at clockspring. See Figure.
  11. Connect two airbag squib connectors and horn connector to driver airbag. See Figure.
  12. Place driver airbag on steering wheel and install mounting screws. See Figure. Tighten screws to 10 N.m (90 in. lbs.) torque.
  13. Connect battery negative (-) cable to battery post following special Diagnosis And Testing procedure. (Refer to RESTRAINTS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
  14. Check operation of all steering column mounted components.
  15. Road test vehicle to ensure operation of steering.
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