Steering System: Column: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Steering Column Mounting

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1 - Steering Column

2 - Mounting Holes

Align and install column (1) into the steering coupler.

Fig 2: Column Wiring Harness

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1 - Column Wiring Harness

2 - Multi-function Switch

3 - Ignition Switch

4 - Steering Column

Install column harness (1) and connect harness to switches.
Reroute the shifter interlock cable through the tie straps.

Fig 3: Steering Column Mounting
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1 - Steering Column

2 - Mounting Holes
Install the column (1) onto the mounting studs (2).
Install the two mounting nuts and the two mounting bolts all finger tight.
CAUTION:
Lower nuts must be installed and tightened first then the upper nuts in order to prevent damage to the capsules.
Tighten the lower mounting nuts to 17 N.m (150 in. lbs.).

Tighten the upper mounting nuts to 17 N.m (150 in. lbs.).

Fig 4: Column, Clockspring & Switch

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1 - Tilt Lever

2 - Ignition Switch

3 - Clockspring

4 - Steering Column

5 - SKIM/SKREEM

Install the steering column coupler bolt and tighten to 49 N.m (36 ft. lbs.).
Reconnect the shifter interlock cable.
Center the clockspring (3) (if necessary) and install it on the column (4). Refer to CLOCKSPRING, INSTALLATION .

Fig 5: Upper & Lower Shrouds
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1 - Upper Shroud

2 - Lower Shroud
Snap together the column shrouds (1 and 2) and install the mounting screws.

Fig 6: Knee Blocker
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Install the steering column opening cover. Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, INSTALLATION .
NOTE:
Do not reuse the old steering wheel bolt (a new bolt must be used)

NOTE:
Be certain that the steering wheel mounting bolt is tightened to the proper torque specification to ensure proper clockspring operation.
Install the steering wheel and tighten bolt to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.). Refer to WHEEL, STEERING, INSTALLATION .
NOTE:
If equipped with cruise control, connect clock spring harness to cruise switch harness on the steering wheel.
Install the airbag. Refer to AIR BAG, DRIVER, INSTALLATION .
Install the negative battery terminal.