Steering Column, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Engage the steering column -1- in the assembly aids on the mounting bracket at the bottom -2- and at the top -3-.

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-- Align the steering column -5- to the mounting bracket.

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-- Install the bolts -1- through -4- hand-tight.

-- Tighten the bolts -1-, -2-, -3- and -4- one after the other to the tightening specification. 

Fig 1: Steering Column Bolts Tightening Sequence

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-- The flat side of the steering column -1- must be positioned on the flat side of the steering gear -2-. At the same time, the opening on the steering gear must align precisely with the hole for the bolt -arrows-.

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Further installation is performed in reverse order of the removal.

-- Perform a basic setting on the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.