Steering Column: Installation

Be sure shaft can easily be turned within the column, insert column assembly, and position against instrument panel. Connect shaft to steering gear housing mainshaft with clamp bolt head upward. Position tilt bracket so upper end of steering shaft to upper column end measurement is 3.60-3.64" (91.5-92.5 mm). Tighten tilt bracket bolts and install dust cover, applying sealant to the bolt.

Install column switch, routing harness along center of column tube, then replace cover. With front wheels in straight ahead position, install steering wheel. On Challenger, Sapporo, and Colt wagon, fit the three cancel pins on the column switch into the bottom of the steering wheel with a screwdriver. Tighten retaining nut to specification and make sure free play at wheel rim does not exceed 0.04" (1.0 mm).

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Ft.Lbs. (mkg)

Column Tube Clamp

4-6 (.55-.83)

Steering Shaft Clamp

15-18 (2.0-2.5)

Steering Wheel Nut

25-33 (3.5-4.6)

Steering Wheel Lock

⁽¹⁾5 (.70)

⁽¹⁾	(1)Minimum.