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Steering Column Jacket



Steering Column Jacket Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Place the steering wheel in the straight forward position.
2. Remove the steering wheel.
3. Remove the column trim covers.





4. Remove the SIR coil module assembly.





5. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case.





6. Remove the steering column mounting bolts.
7. Support the lower column as necessary.





8. Remove the jacket attaching bolts.





9. Remove the upper jacket from the steering column.

Installation Procedure

1. Important: The column shaft splines must be free of dirt and debris.

Clean the column shaft splines
2. Use the supplied grease to apply 2 grams (0.07 oz) of grease to the column shaft splines.





3. Install the new jacket on the steering column.





4. Notice: Install the jacket attaching bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.).





5. Install the steering column mounting bolts.
1. Tighten the RH bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
2. Tighten the LH bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the ignition lock cylinder case.





7. Install the SIR coil module assembly.
8. Install the column trim covers.
9. Install the steering wheel.