Left Hand Drive: Notes

REMOVAL 

1. Position front wheels straight ahead. 
   CAUTION:

   Steering column module is centered to the vehicles steering system. Failure to keep the system and steering column module centered and locked/inhibited from rotating can result in steering column module damage.

   NOTE:

   Some vehicles may not be equipped with an internal locking shaft that allows the ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of locking the steering wheel for service will have to be used.

2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable(s). Refer to the appropriate service information .
3. Disconnect the upper end of the steering intermediate shaft from the steering column shaft. Refer to SHAFT, INTERMEDIATE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
4. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to WHEEL, STEERING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
5. Remove the gap hider. Refer to GAP HIDER, STEERING COLUMN SHROUD, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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   1 - Steering Column Nuts

   2 - Wire Harness Routing Clip

6. Remove the wiring harness routing clip from the steering column.
7. Remove the four steering column nuts.

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   1 - Steering Column Lock Module Wire Harness Connector

8. Lower the steering column slightly and disconnect the steering column lock module wire harness connector if equipped.
9. Carefully guide the steering column shaft through the bulkhead and remove the steering column.

INSTALLATION 

During installation, torque the fasteners to the specifications in the torque table(s) below.

Follow the removal procedure in reverse for general reassembly of the components on the vehicle. The steps listed below are calling out specific procedures that should be followed during installation.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS