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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Steering Shaft And Universal Joint
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    IMPORTANT: For proper installation of the steering column, be sure the steering wheel and the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
  1. Carefully guide the steering shaft into the intermediate shaft universal joint.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    IMPORTANT: Provide support for the steering column assembly until the mounting nuts are fastened. Do not let the steering column assembly hang unsupported.
  2. 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)  .

    3. Fig 2: Identifying Non-Threaded Flange Hole And Steering Column Jacket Assembly Front Bracket
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  3. 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)  .

  4. 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)  .

    5. Fig 3: Identifying Speed Sensitive Steering Electrical Connector
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  5. Connect the speed sensitive steering electrical connector.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Ignition Switch Electrical Connector
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  6. Connect the ignition switch electrical connection.
    7. Fig 5: Identifying Air Bag Electrical Connections
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  7. Connect the air bag electrical connections.
  8. Install the switch levers. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement  and Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement .
  9. Install the immobilizer module. Refer to Theft Deterrent Module Replacement .
  10. Install the lower instrument trim panels. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  11. 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)  .

  12. Inspect the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position. Refer to Straight Ahead Inspection .
  13. Connect the negative battery cable.
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