Steering Column - Installation

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Refer to electrical restraint system for service procedures. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.

CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specification to ensure proper operation of the steering column.

NOTE: 1500 series shown, others similar.





1. Position the steering column on the dash panel support and loosely install the mounting nuts (2, 5).

NOTE: A new bolt must be used for reinstallation.

2. Install the steering shaft coupler on the steering shaft and loosely install a new bolt (4).
3. Center steering column in dash opening and tighten mounting nuts (2, 5) to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
4. Tighten the coupler bolt (4) to 38 Nm (28 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the brake light switch (3) Stop Lamp Switch - Installation.
6. If equipped with a floor shift, install the shift cable in the routing clip (1).
7. If equipped with a column shift, install the shift cable to the shift assembly lever and the bracket. Adjust the shift cable.
8. Install the clockspring Clockspring - Installation.
9. Connect the wiring harness routing clips and connectors to the column components.
10. Install the upper and lower shrouds Steering Column Shroud - Installation.





11. Align the spline on the steering wheel hub to shaft and install the steering wheel (2).

NOTE: A new bolt must be used for reinstallation.

12. Install a new steering wheel bolt (1) and tighten the to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
13. Install the airbag Driver Air Bag - Installation.
14. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.
15. Test the operation of the horn, Electronic PRNDL Indicator, lights and any other functions that are steering column operated.