Steering System - 500L: Column: Installation: Installation

Install the steering column through the steering column opening.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Steering Column Pivot Bolts
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Raise the column into the mounting location and install the pivot mounting bolts (1). Do not tighten the nuts at this time.

Fig 2: Identifying Wire Harness Tie & Mounting Nuts
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Install two column mounting nuts (1). Tighten all 4 column fasteners to 15 N.m (180 in. lbs.)

Fig 3: Identifying Pinch Bolt, Intermediate Shaft & Steering Gear Shaft
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NOTE:
A new pinch bolt (2) must be installed every time the pinch bolt is removed.
Verify the front wheels of vehicle are in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
Slide the intermediate shaft (1) onto the steering gear pinion shaft (3).
Install a NEW pinch bolt (2). Tighten the bolt to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.) and then remove the position locking sleeve or cut the tie strap.

Fig 4: Identifying Wire Harness Tie & Mounting Nuts
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Connect the electrical connectors (2) and the wire harness tie (3) to the electric power steering module.

Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) & Wiring Harness Connectors
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Connect the wiring harness connectors (1) at the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM).

Fig 6: Identifying Ignition Switch & Wiring Harness
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Connect the wiring harness connectors at the ignition switch (1).

Fig 7: Electric Power Steering Module (EPSM)
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Install the instrument panel brace (1) and tighten the bolts.
Install the instrument panel steering column opening cover. Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, INSTALLATION .

Fig 8: Identifying Steering Wheel & Airbag
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Install the steering wheel (1). Refer to WHEEL, STEERING, INSTALLATION .
Install the driver airbag (2). Refer to AIR BAG, DRIVER, INSTALLATION .
Install the upper and lower steering column shrouds. Refer to SHROUD, STEERING COLUMN, LOWER, INSTALLATION and SHROUD, STEERING COLUMN, UPPER, INSTALLATION .
WARNING:
Do not connect the battery ground cable without following the proper procedure as indicated in the following step. Personal injury or death may result if the Airbag System Test is not performed first.
Reconnect the battery ground terminal following the Airbag System Test found in DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
Perform steering angle sensor calibration. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Test the operation of the all column mounted components. If applicable, reset the radio and the clock as necessary.
Road test the vehicle to ensure proper operation of the steering system.