Flexible Coupling: Installation
Replace clamps without pinch bolts. Position rubber coupling and tighten through-bolts as required. Install and tighten clamp pinch bolts. If column was loosened, lower vehicle to floor and slightly tighten column-to-instrument panel screws. Install column cowling, then completely tighten column support screws.
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (mkg) |
|---|---|
| Steering Wheel Nut | 25 (3.5) |
| Coupling Through-Bolts | 18 (2.5) |
| Shaft Coupling Clamp | 20 (2.8) |
| Coupling-to-Wormshaft Clamp | 20 (2.8) |
| Column-to-Cowl | 10 (1.4) |