Rack & Pinion Power Steering System (Service Information): Column: Column: Installation

WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION) .

CAUTION: Steering column module is centered to the vehicles steering system. Failure to keep the system and steering column module centered and locked/inhibited from rotating can result in steering column module damage. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .

NOTE: Make sure the front wheels are still in the straight ahead position.

Fig 1: Remove/Install Column & Column Bolts

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1. Install the column (2) into the vehicle and lift the column up into place. Install the mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
2. Slide the coupler onto the column shaft and install a new  coupler bolt. Tighten the coupler bolt to 49 N.m (36 ft. lbs.).
   Fig 2: Identifying Column Cross Mounting Bolt And Column

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3. Install the column cross bolt (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
   Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Electrical Connectors & Multi-function Switch

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4. Slide the steering column module and integrated clockspring onto the column as an assembly.
5. Connect the electrical connector (3) for the steering column module (2).
   Fig 4: Removing/Installing Column Access Cover

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6. Install the shrouds.
7. Install the column access cover (2) (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
   Fig 5: Removing/Installing Driver Side Hush Panel

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8. Install the hush panel (2).
   Fig 6: Remove/Install Steering Wheel & Airbag

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9. Align the steering wheel (5) with the column index spline and install the wheel on the column shaft. Pull the clockspring electrical wire harness (7) through the steering wheel armature spokes.
10. Install and tighten the steering wheel mounting bolt (3) to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).
11. Connect the steering wheel wire harness connector (2 & 6) to the clock spring connector.
12. Install the airbag (1), (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION) .
13. Connect the negative (ground) cable to the battery.