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Coupling-Power Steering Column: Installation

Fig 1: Tilt Drive Motor Removal
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1 - SECURE JACKET FROM FALLING DOWN
2 - MOTOR ATTACHING BOLTS
3 - JACKET BOLT MOUNTING HOLES CHAMFER FACES OUTBOARD
4 - JACKET BOLT MOUNTING HOLES HAVE NO CHAMFER ON INBOARD SURFACE
  1. Install the coupling on the tilt gear assembly.
  2. Install the tilt drive motor. Install and Tighten the bolts (2) to 4 Nm (36 in. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Connector Support Orientation
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    1 - CONNECTOR SUPPORT
  3. Install the connector support (1).
  4. Install black wiring connector in the upper support position. Install white connector in the lower support position. Ensure retaining connector clips are engaged.
  5. Ensure the chamber in the mounting holes in the tilt gear assembly for the jacket bolt face (outboard) away from the column jacket prior to column jacket installation.
  6. Lower the steering column jacket into the installed position.
  7. Install two NEW bushings in the tilt gear assembly.
    Fig 3: Jacket Bolt Removal
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    1 - JACKET BOLT
    2 - STEERING COLUMN JACKET
    CAUTION: Do not allow the jacket bolt to rotate while tightening the nut.
  8. Install a NEW jacket bolt (1) and NEW jacket bolt nut so that the nut is on the left side of the column when the column is installed in the vehicle. Ensure the bushings are seated properly. While holding the jacket bolt stationary, tighten the nut to 8 Nm (71 in. lbs.). Loosen the nut 180 degrees, then tighten the nut to a final torque of 4 Nm (36 in. lbs.).
  9. Install the steering column. See INSTALLATION .
  10. Verify column is functional in tilt and telescope. No binding or noise must be present. If full travel is not achieved, use the scan tool to run the column to the full up position. The column should then achieve full travel.