Installation Procedure
- Remove the steering column from J 41352 .
- Position the steering column through the seal and onto the intermediate steering shaft.
- Support the column. Install the nuts on the support bracket studs.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the intermediate shaft upper pinch bolt (2).
Tighten
- Tighten the pinch bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Tighten the nuts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
- Move the intermediate steering shaft seal into position.
- Connect the electrical connector on the steering column wiring harness to the main body wiring harness.
- Install the steering column bracket. Refer to BRACKET REPLACEMENT - STEERING COLUMN in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Install the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Remove J 42640 from the steering column.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Inspect the steering for proper operation.