All Others: Installation
- Install lock so upper edge is 3.8" (97mm) from upper edge of column. See Figure . Ensure both plastic guides and spacers are in place. Washers must face downward.
- Insert column through firewall. Install shear bolts and column clamp, but do not tighten them.
- Adjust column position so lock protrudes .53-.65" 13.5-16.5 mm) from dash, measured at lock position "II". Column must not contact upper attachment plastic guides. Adjust dash beam if needed.
- Tighten column clamp and bracket bolts. Install defroster duct. Install firewall seal. Loosely install upper joint on steering shaft. Install lower steering shaft flange to upper joint.
- Check distance between lower steering shaft shoulder and upper joint. Distance should be .40-.75" (10-19 mm). If distance is incorrect, pull up lower joint cover, loosen joints and move lower shaft up or down.
- Check distance between steering wheel and upper column cover. If clearance is not .04-.08" (1-2 mm), pull up lower joint cover, loosen lower joint and move lower shaft up or down.
- To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten shear bolts until heads break off. If necessary, place 1 or 2 flat washers between steering wheel and upper bearing spring to eliminate rattling.