Steering Column Installation

CAUTION: Do not remove shipping lock pin until the column is installed and the steering wheel is on.

NOTE: When installing a non-tilt column insure the column is tilted up against the tilt stop and locked.

1. Install switches, clock spring, key cylinder and shrouds.
2. Position the steering column on the dash panel support and loosely install the mounting nuts.
3. Firmly slide steering column upward against the studs in dash panel and hand tighten the nuts
4. Center steering column in dash opening and tighten mounting nuts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).

NOTE: Torque the lower left nut first then the lower right nut. Then torque the upper left nut then the upper right nut.

5. Install steering shaft coupler on the steering shaft and install a new bolt.
6. Tighten coupler bolt to 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.).
7. Install PRNDL cable and adjuster. Adjust the PRNDL cable if necessary by moving the adjuster lever.
8. Install shifter cable.
9. Install column wiring harness block and airbag harness to the steering column.
10. Connect column wiring harness to the block and connect the airbag wiring.
11. Install knee blocker.
12. Install the Data Link Connector, hood release lever and park brake release lever to the knee blocker.
13. Instal the lower column cover.
14. Align master spline on steering wheel and shaft. The wheel should be at 12 O' clock.
15. Then install steering wheel and tighten retaining nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
16. Remove shipping lock pin.
17. Install the airbag refer to Air Bags and Seat Belts for service procedures.
18. Install negative battery terminal.
19. Test the operation of the horn, lights and any other functions that are steering column operated.