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Steering Column: Installation

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  1. Engage steering shaft to intermediate shaft and loosely tighten connecting clamp nut and NEW bolt.
  2. Ensure 2 clips are present on outer tube. Raise column into position at column mounting bracket. Install nuts and bolts and tighten loosely.
  3. On vehicles with console shift, install interlock cable to column. Connect all steering column electrical connectors. Install upper shroud. Tighten steering column mounting nuts and bolts.
  4. Unlock steering column using lock cylinder. Cycle steering wheel one turn to left and one turn to right to align intermediate shaft into steering shaft.
  5. Tighten connecting clamp nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Install lower shroud. Install steering column cover. Connect negative battery cable. Check AIR BAG light system for faults.
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