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Steering Column Jacket Replacement



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 instrument panel (I/P) lower compartment.
6. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case.





Important: Do not remove the steering column to intermediate shaft pinch bolt.

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




9. Remove the jacket attaching bolts and remove the upper jacket from the steering column.

Installation Procedure

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

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





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the new jacket on the steering column.

Tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (97 lb in).




4. Install the steering column mounting bolts.
1. Tighten the RH bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
2. Tighten the LH bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
5. Install the I/P lower compartment.
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.
10. Road test the vehicle to verify steering operation.

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