- If steering column is being replaced, perform following:
- Install steering column on studs in steering column support bracket. See Figure. Loosely install 4 steering column assembly attaching nuts.
- Tighten 2 lower steering column assembly mounting nuts to hold steering column in place. Be sure both break-away capsules are still fully seated in slots of upper steering column mounting bracket and mounting studs are centered fore-and-aft in plastic capsules. Then equally tighten both steering column mounting nuts, until upper steering column mounting bracket is seated against support bracket. Tighten 4 steering column bracket to support bracket nuts to 17 N.m (150 in. lbs.).
- If a new steering column is being installed in vehicle, remove shipping (grenade) pin (if equipped) from steering column.
- Ensure front wheels of vehicle are positioned straight-ahead
, and steering wheel master serration in steering column shaft is positioned at 12 O'clock.
- Under instrument panel, reconnect intermediate shaft to steering gear shaft. To do so, align flats and slide intermediate shaft onto steering gear shaft aligning pinch bolt hole with notch formed into steering gear shaft. Install a new
pinch bolt in intermediate shaft coupler, then tighten pinch bolt to a torque of 44 N.m (32 ft. lbs.). See Figure.
- If vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle, install shifter/ignition interlock cable in lock cylinder housing. See Figure.
- If equipped, connect wiring connector to SKIM.
- Install wiring harness connectors on back of ignition switch. See Figure.
- Install 2 wiring harness connectors to multi-function switch. See Figure. See Figure.
- Install 2 wiring harness connectors to clockspring. See Figure.
- Install upper and lower steering column shrouds onto lock housing of steering column. Install and securely tighten 2 upper to lower steering column shroud to lock housing attaching screws to 1.9 N.m (17 in. lbs.). See Figure.
CAUTION:
If any doubt is present as to whether clockspring is properly centered, this clockspring centering procedure MUST be performed prior to installing steering wheel. If clockspring is not centered it may be overextended, causing clockspring assembly to become inoperative. clockspring is centered when yellow centering indicator is present in centering window and arrow on label points at Drive Pin.
- Center clockspring using following procedure.
- Depress plastic locking pin to disengage clockspring locking mechanism.
- Keeping locking mechanism disengaged, rotate clockspring rotor in CLOCKWISE direction to end of travel. Do not apply excessive torque.
- From end of clockwise travel, slowly rotate rotor in COUNTERCLOCKWISE direction until yellow appears in centering window of clockspring. When yellow appears in centering window locking pin on clockspring rotor will be in front of arrow on clockspring label.
- Release plastic locking pin to engage clockspring locking mechanism.
CAUTION:
Do not install steering wheel by driving it onto shaft. Pull steering wheel down onto steering column shaft using ONLY steering wheel retaining bolt.
- Feed clockspring wiring leads through steering wheel. Position steering wheel on shaft of steering column, making sure master serration in wheel hub and on steering column shaft line up.
- Install steering wheel to steering column shaft with bolt and tighten until steering wheel is fully installed on shaft. Tighten steering wheel retaining bolt to a torque of 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
- Turn key cylinder to unlock position.
- If equipped with remote audio control switches, connect 4-way connector between clockspring and steering wheel wiring harness. See Figure. Store connection behind tab in steering wheel housing.
- Connect horn switch wiring connector from clockspring to airbag connector. See Figure.
- Install airbag electrical connectors to connectors on rear of driver airbag. See Figure. Be sure electrical connector from clockspring is securely latched into airbag connector.
CAUTION:
The fasteners, screws, and bolts, originally used for airbag components are specifically designed for airbag system. They must never be replaced with any substitutes. Anytime a new fastener is needed, replace only with correct fasteners provided in service packages or fasteners listed in parts book.
NOTE:
Make sure steering wheel and airbag module are in right-side-up position before installing airbag module on steering wheel.
- Install airbag module on steering wheel. Install only two original or correct replacement airbag module attaching bolts. See Figure. Tighten two airbag module attaching bolts to a torque of 9.6 N.m (85 in. lbs.).
- Connect speed control wiring leads to speed control switches.
- Install speed control switches in steering wheel. See Figure. Install screws attaching speed control switches to steering wheel. Tighten screws to a torque of 1.4 N.m (12 in. lbs.).
- Install lower instrument panel knee bolster onto lower instrument panel. Install and securely tighten knee bolster to instrument panel attaching screws.
- Install mirror switch bezel.
- Install fuse panel cover on left end of instrument panel.
- Install inboard switch bezel. Install mounting screw.
- Install center bezel surrounding radio and climate control panel from top cover of instrument panel.
- Install silencer panel below steering column knee bolster.
CAUTION:
When reconnecting battery on a vehicle that has had air bag module removed, ensure no occupants are in vehicle and following procedure is used.
- Reconnect negative cable to battery using steps listed below.
- Connect DRBIII® scan tool to diagnostic datalink connector.
- Turn ignition key to ON position. Exit vehicle with DRB scan tool.
- Ensuring that their are no occupants in vehicle, connect negative cable to negative post of battery.
- Using DRBIII scan tool, read and record active fault codes. Also read and record any stored fault codes. Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic Information if any faults are found.
- Erase stored faults if there are no active fault codes. If problems remain, fault codes will not erase.
- Reaching through drivers window, between steering wheel and instrument cluster, turn ignition key to OFF and then ON observing instrument cluster airbag indicator. It should go on for six to eight seconds, then go out. This will indicate that air bag system is functioning normally.
- If airbag warning indicator fails to light, blinks on and off or goes on and stays on, there is an air bag system malfunction.
Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic Information to diagnose any system malfunction.
- Test operation of horn, lights and any other functions that are steering column operated. If applicable reset radio and clock.
- Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of steering system and speed control system.