Steering Column: Installation
- Install steering column assembly to vehicle. Torque the 2 column assembly set nuts and 2 set boltsto 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m). Connect the 3 connectors.
- Install sliding yoke sub assembly at steering gear. Temporarily tighten the bolt A. See Figure.
- Connect sliding yoke assembly. Align the match marks on the yoke sub assembly and worm gear valve body shaft. Torque the bolt B. Torque the bolt A. See Fig 1.See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install sliding yoke link joint protector. Torque the 2 bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Torque 4 column hole cover set bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install combination switch with spiral cable. Tighten the 4 screws. Connect the air bag connector. Connect the 2 connectors.
- Install upper and lower column covers. Tighten the 5 screws.
- Install number 2 heater to register duct.
- Install instrument lower finish panel. Tighten the 4 panel set screws. Connect the hood lock control cable and fuel lid control cable.
- Center the spiral cable. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead. Turn the cable counterclockwise by hand until it becomes harder to turn the cable. Then rotate the cable clockwise about 3 turns to align the red marks. See Fig 2.
- Install steering wheel. Align the match marks on the wheel and main shaft assembly. Torque the wheel set nut. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect the electrical connector.
- Install sterling wheel pad. Connect the air bag connector. Install the wheel pad after confirming that the circumference groove of the Torx screws is caught on the screw case. Using a Torx socket wrench, torque the 2 screws. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install the steering wheel lower number 3 and 3 cover. See Fig 3.
- Check steering wheel center point.
NOTE:
The cable will rotate about 3 turns to either the left or right of the center.
CAUTION:
Make sure the wheel pad is installed to the specified torque. If the wheel pad has been dropper, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the wheel pad with a new one. When installing the wheel pad, take care that the wirings do not interfere with other parts and are not pinched between other parts.