Power Steering System: Column: Column: Installation
- Align and install column into the steering coupler.
- Install column harness and connect harness to switches.NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, install shifter interlock cable. Refer to 42RLE - SERVICE INFORMATION .
- Install the upper column shroud.
- Install the column onto the mounting studs.CAUTION: Lower nuts must be installed and tightened first then the upper nuts in order to prevent damage to the capsules.
- Install the lower mounting nuts and tighten to 17 N.m (150 in. lbs.).
- Install the upper mounting nuts and tighten to 17 N.m (150 in. lbs.).
- Install the steering column coupler bolt and tighten to 49 N.m (36 ft. lbs.).
- Center the clock spring (if necessary) and install it on the column, (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - INSTALLATION) .
- Install the lower column shroud and install mounting screws.
- Install the ignition lock cylinder. (Refer to STEERING/COLUMN/LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING - INSTALLATION) .
- Install the knee blocker and the knee blocker cover. INSTRUMENT PANEL
.NOTE: Do not reuse the old steering wheel bolt (a new bolt must be used)NOTE: If equipped with cruise control, connect clock spring harness to cruise switch harness on the steering wheel.
- Install the steering wheel and tighten bolt to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
- Install the airbag, (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION) .
- Install the negative battery terminal.