Steering Column Removal and Installation: Installation

CAUTION: For proper installation of the steering column, be sure the steering wheel spokes are centered diagonally and pointed downward and the front wheels are positioned in the straight-ahead position.

Carefully guide the steering shaft into the intermediate shaft universal joint.
CAUTION: Provide support for the steering column assembly until the mounting nuts are fastened. Do not let the steering column assembly hang unsupported.
Install the pinch bolt into the non-threaded hole of the flange.

Fig 1: Installing The Pinch Bolt
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Tighten

Tighten the steering shaft universal joint pinch bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
Install the bolts and nuts for the front bracket of the steering column jacket assembly.

Fig 2: Installing The Front And Rear Bracket Bolts And Nuts
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Tighten

Tighten the steering column jacket assembly front bracket bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).
Install the nuts for the rear bracket of the steering column jacket assembly.
Tighten

Tighten the steering column jacket assembly rear bracket nuts to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).
Connect the speed sensitive steering electrical connector.

Fig 3: Connecting The Speed Sensitive Steering Electrical Connector
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Connect the ignition switch electrical connection.

Fig 4: Connecting The Ignition Switch Electrical Connection
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Connect the airbag electrical connections.
Install the switch levers. .
Install the lower instrument trim panels.
Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panel with the screws.
Tighten

Tighten the upper and the lower steering column panel screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb-in).
Inspect the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position. Refer to STRAIGHT-AHEAD CHECK in STEERING article.
Connect the negative battery cable.