Rack & Pinion Power Steering System: Column: Installation: 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 Restraints/AIR BAG, Driver - 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 Restraints/CLOCKSPRING - Standard Procedure .

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

Fig 1: Mounting 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: Column Cross Mounting Bolt

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

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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: Column Access Cover

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6. Install the shrouds.
7. Install the column opening cover (2). Refer to Body/Instrument Panel/COVER, Steering Column Opening - Installation .
   Fig 5: Left Hush Panel

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8. Install the hush panel (2).
   Fig 6: Horn Switch

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9. Align the steering wheel (3) with the column index spline and install the wheel on the column shaft. Install the steering wheel. See Installation  .
10. Install and tighten the steering wheel mounting bolt (2) to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).
11. Connect the steering wheel wire harness connector to the clock spring connector.
12. Install the airbag. Refer to Restraints/AIR BAG, Driver - Installation .
13. Connect the negative (ground) cable to the battery.