Steering Column Removal and Installation: Installation
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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.
- Install the pinch bolt into the non-threaded hole of the flange.
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.
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.
- Connect the ignition switch electrical connection.
- Connect the air bag electrical connections.
- Install the switch levers. Refer to Headlamp / Turn Signal Switch and Lever Removal and Installation and Wiper Switch and Lever Removal and Installation .
- Install the lower instrument trim panels. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TRIM PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- 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 .
- Connect the negative battery cable.