Column-Steering - RHD

CAUTION: When handling the steering column use care to avoid holding the column by any part of the tilt/telescope mechanism. The column should be held by its mounting bracket.

CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specification to ensure proper operation of the steering column.

NOTE: New bolts must be used for column installation.

Fig 1: Installing Shaft Lock Module

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CAUTION: Do not attempt to transfer the shaft lock module from one steering column to another.

If the steering column being installed is a NEW column, a NEW shaft lock module must be installed on the bottom of the column. To install the shaft lock module perform the following:
- Align the engagement and slide tabs integral to the housing of the shaft lock module (1) with the slots and channels in the mounting bracket (3) on the steering column (2).
- Slide the module toward the top of the column far enough for the spring clips on the module to engage the bracket.
NOTE: Once the column has been installed, the new module MUST be initialized using a diagnostic scan tool before the vehicle can be operated.

Fig 2: Upper Column Mounting Bolts
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Position the steering column (2) on the instrument panel and loosely install the upper mounting screws (1).

Fig 3: Locating Bolt at Lower Part of Column
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Firmly slide the steering column upward against the instrument panel and loosely install the pivot bolt and nut (2).

Fig 4: Upper Column Mounting Bolts
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Tighten the steering column upper mounting screws (1) to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).

Fig 5: Locating Bolt at Lower Part of Column
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Tighten the pivot bolt (2) to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).

Fig 6: Plastic Fin On RHD Column Shaft
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Align the intermediate shaft upper coupling (3) with the steering column shaft plastic alignment fin (2), then carefully slide the intermediate shaft onto the column shaft (1).

Fig 7: Column To Intermediate Shaft Attachment
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Install a NEW steering intermediate shaft pinch bolt (3). Tighten the pinch bolt to 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.).
Install the steering column wiring harness connector into the holder on the steering column. Make sure the connector is captured in the holder.
Install the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .

Fig 8: Roll Top Shroud
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Place the roll top shroud (1) over the steering column (2).

Fig 9: Shroud Screws
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Install the four shroud mounting screws (2) (two screws each side).

Fig 10: Latch Tilt Lever To Column
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Position the manual adjustment handle (2) over the column adjustment pin and rotate the locking tab (3) rearward as shown latching the handle to the column. Make sure the tab snaps into locked position.
Install the instrument cluster bezel. Refer to INSTALLATION .

Fig 11: Remove/Install SCCM
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Slide the SCCM assembly (1) onto the steering column.

Fig 12: Locating Access Hole And Set Screw
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Tighten the set screw (1) securing the SCCM assembly (2).

Fig 13: Clockspring Screws
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Tighten the clockspring screw(s) (1) that were backed out to keep the clockspring from unwinding.

Fig 14: Parking Brake Lever - RHD
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Position the parking brake lever over the mounting studs (2, 3) and install the two left side parking brake lever mounting nuts (8) and the right lower mounting nut (5). Tighten the mounting nuts to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).

Fig 15: Steering Column Cover Reinforcement - RHD
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Install the steering column opening reinforcement (3). Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).

Fig 16: Steering Column Cover - RHD
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Install the steering column opening cover (1). Refer to INSTALLATION .

Fig 17: Steering Wheel Mounting - RHD
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Align the spline on the steering wheel (3) hub to the steering column (1) shaft.
Install the steering wheel (3) and install a NEW retainer bolt (2). Tighten the bolt to 70 N.m (52 ft. lbs.).

Fig 18: Removing/Installing Driver Airbag
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Install the airbag (3). Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install the negative battery terminal on the battery. It is important that this is performed properly (including calibration of steering angle sensor if equipped with ESP). Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
If new, initialize the shaft lock module using a scan tool.
CAUTION: If the steering wheel is excessively off-center while driving, outside of Chassis specifications, inadvertent ESP activations may occur.
Test the operation of the horn, lights and any other functions that are steering column operated.