Steering Column - Installation

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury. Driver Air Bag - Installation .

CAUTION: Steering column module is centered to the vehicles steering system. Failure to keep the system and steering column module centered and locked/inhibited from rotating can result in steering column module damage. Procedures .

NOTE: Make sure the front wheels are still in the straight ahead position.





1. Install the column (2) into the vehicle and lift the column up into place. Install the mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
2. Slide the coupler onto the column shaft and install a new coupler bolt. Tighten the coupler bolt to 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the column cross bolt (1) and tighten to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).





4. Slide the steering column module and integrated clockspring onto the column as an assembly.
5. Connect the electrical connector (3) for the steering column module (2).





6. Install the shrouds.
7. Install the column opening cover (2)Steering Column Opening Cover - Installation.





8. Install the hush panel (2).





9. Align the steering wheel (3) with the column index spline and install the wheel on the column shaft. Install the steering wheel Installation.
10. Install and tighten the steering wheel mounting bolt (2) to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
11. Connect the steering wheel wire harness connector to the clock spring connector.
12. Install the airbag,Driver Air Bag - Installation.
13. Connect the negative (ground) cable to the battery.