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Steering Column (Column Shift): Installation

  1. Align lower shaft with lower coupling and insert shaft. Raise column assembly into position onto studs. Loosely install nuts and washers in breakaway capsules. Pull column rearward. Tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table in this article.
  2. Install a new shift lever grommet using pliers and back-up washer to snap the grommet into place. Use a multipurpose grease to aid installation.
  3. Connect gearshift cable rod to shift lever by snapping rod into grommet with pliers. Adjust linkage. Place steering wheel on shaft with master splines aligned. Place damper assembly inside steering wheel (if equipped). Install steering wheel retaining nut. Tighten to 45 ft. lbs. (61 N.m).
  4. Install horn pad assembly. Refer to appropriate STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL article in the STEERING section. Connect wiring connectors at steering column jacket. Connect battery negative cable. Test operation of lights and horn.
  5. On models with A/T, install gearshift indicator pointer. Slowly move gearshift lever from "LOW" position to "PARK" position, pausing briefly at each selector position. Loosen and readjust to align pointer with each position (if necessary). Install instrument panel steering column cover.
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