Installation Procedure

Verify the front tires and wheels have not moved since the removal of the steering column.
If you are replacing the steering column, place match marks on the new steering column in the same positions as on the old steering column.
Install the steering column (3) to the cowl (2) and to the upper bracket so that the boss of the steering column lower seal (1) projects through the cowl into the engine compartment.

Fig 1: Installing Steering Column To Cowl
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CAUTION:
In order to ensure the intended function of the steering column in a vehicle during a crash and in order to avoid personal injury to the driver, perform the following:
- Tighten the steering column lower fasteners before you tighten the steering column upper fasteners. Failure to do this can damage the steering column.
- Tighten the steering column fasteners to the specified torque. Overtightening the upper steering column fasteners could affect the steering column collapse.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Tighten the 4 steering column lower bolts first, then tighten the 2 upper bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Tightening Sequence
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Tighten

Tighten the bolts (2) to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
Align the match marks on the following components:
- The lower steering shaft
- The steering shaft coupling (1)
- The steering column shaft (3)
Fig 3: Aligning Steering Shaft Coupling To Steering Column Shaft
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Loosen the bolt (3) on the lower steering shaft side of the steering shaft coupling and move the steering shaft coupling up over the steering column shaft.

Fig 4: Adjusting Steering Column Shaft
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Secure the steering shaft coupling to the lower steering shaft with the bolt (1). Secure the steering shaft coupling to the steering column shaft with the bolt (3).
Tighten

Tighten the 2 steering shaft coupling bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
If necessary, install the steering column lock and ignition switch cylinder. Refer to Steering Column Lock and Ignition Switch Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .
If equipped with an automatic transmission, connect the automatic transmission park lock cable (2) to the ignition switch and install the screw (1).

Fig 5: Installing Transmission Park Lock Cable
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Tighten

Tighten the screw to 2.2 N.m (19.5 lb in).
If you are reinstalling the old inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, complete the following steps:
1. Move the front tires and wheels to the straight ahead position.
2. Center the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle .
Fig 6: Installing Steering Column Switches
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If you are installing a new coil, install the turn signal and headlamp and windshield washer switch with the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (1). Refer to SIR COIL ASSEMBLY .
Connect the connectors to the following components:
- The inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (4)
- The horn (3)
- The turn signal and headlamp and windshield washer switch
- The ignition switch
Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
If necessary, install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
If necessary, install the steering wheel inflator module. Refer to SENSING & DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) .
If necessary, install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM .