Steering Column Removal and Installation: Installation
- Install the steering column, and make sure the wires are not caught or pinched by any parts.
- Insert the upper end of the steering joint onto the steering shaft (A) (line up the bolt hole (B) with the flat portion (C) on the shaft).
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- Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pinion shaft (D) (line up the bolt hole (E) with the groove (F) around the shaft), and loosely install the lower joint bolt. Be sure that the lower joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.
- Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated. Then install the upper joint bolt and tighten both joint bolts.
- Finish the installation, and note these items:
- Make sure the wire harness is routed and fastened properly.
- Make sure the connectors are properly connected.
- Reinstall the steering wheel (see
STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION
).
- Reconnect the battery cable:
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio, then reset the customer's radio presets.
- Set the clock.
- Do the ECM idle learn procedure (see ECM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE
).
- Verify horn and turn signal switch operation.
- Check wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT
).
- Remove the No. 15 EPS (40 A) fuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
- If the IMA battery level gauge (BAT) displays no segments, start the engine, and hold it between 3,500 RPM and 4,000 RPM without load (in Park or neutral) until the BAT displays at least three segments.
- Reinstall the No. 15 EPS (40 A) fuse.