Removal and Installation: Installation
- Align lower joint to steering column matching mark and install to steering column.
- Install bolt (A) to lower joint (2) finger-tight. Verify bolt is seated in steering column (1) pinion shaft groove (B).
Front
CAUTION: Bolt (A) is directional. Refer to Exploded View . - Align lower joint (1) bolt hole (A) with steering gear pinion shaft (2) groove (B).
- Connect lower joint to steering gear pinion shaft until surface (C) contacts surface (D).
- Install lower joint bolt finger-tight.CAUTION: Lower joint bolt is directional. Refer to Exploded View .
- Tighten all lower joint bolts to specification. Refer to Exploded View .CAUTION:
- Make sure steering wheel is in neutral position when driving straight ahead.
- Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to Description .