Steering Coupling Shaft: Installation

Fig 1: Steering Coupling Shaft Components

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1. Install the upper steering coupling shaft (3) to the vehicle.
   NOTE: A new steering coupling shaft pinch bolt for the upper and lower shafts must  be used.
2. Install the upper coupling to the column.
3. Install the upper pinch bolt (2) use a new bolt and tighten to 38 N.m (28 ft. lbs).
4. Install the toe plate (5) nuts (4) and tighten to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs).
   Fig 2: Coupling Shaft & Pinch Bolt

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5. Install the shaft (1) to the lower coupling (2).
6. Install the lower pinch bolt (3) use new bolt and tighten to 38 N.m (28 ft. lbs).
7. Unlock the steering wheel.
8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.