Removal and Installation: Installation
CAUTION:
Do not apply undue stress to steering column.
- Align lower joint (2) and steering column matching mark and install steering column (1) to lower joint.
Front
- Install bolt (A) finger-tight. Verify bolt (A) is seated in groove (B) and tighten to specification. Refer to Exploded View .CAUTION: Bolt is (A) directional. Refer to Exploded View .
- Installation of remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.CAUTION:
- Install steering column bolts finger-tight, then tighten to specification.
- Tighten steering column bolts to specification in the sequence shown in the illustration:
Sequence number
Torque
No. 1
: 20.15 N.m (2.1 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
No. 2 and No. 3
: 16.7 N.m (1.7 kg-m, 12 ft-lb)
- Check tilt and telescope mechanism operating range. Refer to Inspection .