Steering Column Assembly: Installation: Installation

• Be careful that the No. 2 seal lip or boot does not turn outward while carrying or installing the steering actuator assembly. If installing a new steering actuator assembly, make sure that the spiral center lock pin is securely inserted.
• Do not use the steering actuator assembly if it has been dropped.
  Fig 1: Handling Precautions For Steering Actuator Assembly

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1. Make sure that the power steering link assembly is centered.
2. Install the steering actuator assembly.
   Fig 2: Identifying Steering Actuator Assembly With White Paint On Upper Surface Of Spiral Case Facing Down

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   1. If installing a new steering actuator assembly : Install the steering actuator assembly with the white paint on the upper surface of the spiral case facing down.
      NOTE:

      Do not pull out the center lock pin.

   2. If reinstalling the removed steering actuator assembly :
      Fig 3: Aligning Matchmarks On Steering Actuator Assembly And Column Hole Shield

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      1. Slowly turn the spiral case clockwise until it locks.
      2. Turn the spiral case two turns counterclockwise from the lock position.
      3. Align the slit of the sliding yoke with the alignment mark (←).
      4. Install the steering actuator assembly with the white paint on the upper surface of the spiral case facing down.
      5. Align the matchmarks on the steering actuator assembly and the column hole shield.
         NOTE:

         Do not turn the actuator body and the spiral case.

3. Install the clamp to the steering column hole shield.
   Fig 4: Locating Clamp And Steering Column Hole Shield

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Fig 5: Locating Nuts And Steering Column Assembly

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1. Install the steering column with the 4 nuts.

   Torque: 26 N*m ( 260 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

2. Connect the connectors and wire harness clamps to the steering column.

Fig 6: Aligning Matchmarks On Steering Actuator Assembly And Main Shaft

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1. Align the matchmarks on the steering actuator assembly and the main shaft.
2. Install the bolt.

   Torque: 35 N*m ( 360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

1. Connect the connector and wire harness clamp to the steering actuator assembly.
   Fig 7: Connecting Connector And Wire Harness Clamp To Steering Actuator Assembly

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   HINT: 

   If a new steering actuator assembly was installed, pull out the center lock pin and tighten the clamp of the actuator after this step.

2. Install the main shaft lower dust cover with the 2 bolts.
   Fig 8: Locating Main Shaft Lower Dust Cover Bolts

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   Torque: 7.5 N*m ( 77 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf) 

1. Align the matchmarks on the steering actuator and steering sliding yoke.
   Fig 9: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Sliding Yoke Sub-Assembly And Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly No. 2

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2. Temporarily install the bolt.

   HINT: 

   Do not tighten the bolt.

3. Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke and the power steering link.
   Fig 10: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Sliding Yoke Sub-Assembly And Power Steering Link Assembly

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4. Install bolt (A) and tighten the 2 bolts.
   Fig 11: Locating Bolts

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   Torque: 35 N*m ( 360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

1. Attach the 2 claws to install the No. 1 air duct.

1. Install the turn signal switch with spiral cable to the steering column with the clamp.
   Fig 12: Identifying Steering Column Assembly With Clamp

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1. Attach the claw to install the tilt and telescopic switch.
   Fig 13: Identifying Tilt And Telescopic Switch Claw

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2. Connect the connector.

1. Attach the 4 clips to install the steering column cover upper onto the instrument panel cluster finish panel.
   Fig 14: Identifying Claw And Steering Column Cover Upper

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2. Attach the claw to install the steering column cover upper.
3. Attach the 2 claws to install the steering column cover lower.
   Fig 15: Identifying Claws And Steering Column Cover Lower

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   NOTE:

   Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

4. Using a screwdriver, install the 3 screws.

   Torque: 2.0 N*m ( 20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf) 

1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and steering main shaft.
2. Install the steering wheel set nut.

   Torque: 50 N*m ( 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf) 

HINT: 

Refer to the instructions for Installation of the driver side knee airbag assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .

1. Inspect the SRS warning light. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .

1. Perform variable gear ratio steering system calibration. Refer to CALIBRATION .