Steering Column

Fig 1: Steering Column

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1 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

2 - COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET

3 - COLUMN MOUNTING STUDS

4 - STEERING COLUMN

5 - UPPER MOUNTING NUTS

6 - LOWER MOUNTING NUTS

7 - HAIR PIN

8 - COUPLING PINCH BOLT

Place steering column (4) over mounting studs (3) and install four nuts (5, 6) fastening column to column mounting bracket (2). Tighten nuts to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).

Connect steering column coupling to intermediate shaft. See Figure. To do so:

Match intermediate shaft (1) to coupling pinch loop.
Install coupling pinch bolt (8). Tighten to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
Install hair pin (7) through end of pinch bolt.

Fig 2: Multi-Function Switch Mounting Housing Screw

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1 - CLOCK SPRING

2 - SCREW

3 - MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH MOUNTING HOUSING

Slide multi-function switch mounting housing (3) onto column and install mounting screw (2). Tighten screw to 1.9 N.m (17 in. lbs.).

Fig 3: Components Mounted to Steering Column

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1 - STEERING COLUMN

2 - WIRING HARNESS CLIP

3 - UPPER SHROUD

4 - CLOCKSPRING

5 - SWITCH MODULE

6 - LOWER SHROUD

7 - SHROUD MOUNTING SCREW

8 - WIRING HARNESS

Install column wiring harness routing clip (2) into left side of column. See Figure.
Install lower (6) and upper (3) shrouds around steering column (1). 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.).
- Install two outer mounting screws (7) securing lower shroud to upper shroud. Tighten screws to 2 N.m (18 in. lbs.).
- Inspect shroud mating surfaces for excessive gaps and adjust as necessary.

Install knee blocker airbag and all components necessary to access. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 4: Steering Wheel Mounting to Column

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1 - STEERING COLUMN

2 - WIRING CONNECTOR

3 - STEERING WHEEL

4 - DAMPER

5 - RETAINING BOLT

6 - WIRING CONNECTOR

7 - AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTORS

Match splines on steering wheel hub with that on steering shaft, then slide steering wheel (3) onto column shaft.
Install damper (4) on steering wheel.

Install steering wheel retaining bolt (5). Tighten bolt to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).

Fig 5: Steering Wheel Speed Control & Horn Wiring Connectors

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1 - STEERING WHEEL

2 - SPEED CONTROL WIRING CONNECTOR

3 - CLOCKSPRING

4 - HORN WIRING CONNECTOR

Connect speed control wiring connector (2) at clockspring (3).

Fig 6: Airbag Mounting to Steering Wheel

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1 - SQUIB CONNECTOR

2 - SQUIB CONNECTOR

3 - DRIVER AIRBAG

4 - AIRBAG MOUNTING SCREW

5 - HORN PIGTAIL (CLOCKSPRING-TO-AIRBAG)

Connect two airbag squib connectors (1, 2) and horn connector (5) to driver airbag. See Figure.
Place driver airbag (3) on steering wheel and install mounting screws (4). See Figure. Tighten screws to 10 N.m (90 in. lbs.).
Connect battery negative (-) cable to battery post following special Diagnosis And Testing procedure. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
Check operation of all steering column mounted components.
Road test vehicle to ensure operation of steering.