Steering Column & Shaft: Installation

CAUTION: Apply the multipurpose grease to sliding of the each part before installation.

Install the steering column and universal joint assembly (B) by tightening the mounting bolts and nuts (A).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

13-18 (1.3-1.8, 9-13)

Fig 1: Identifying Universal Joint Assembly With Nuts And Bolts
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CAUTION: Unlike the existing steering column, new replacement part has a pin to prevent the column shaft from tilting, be sure to remove the pin from the tilt bracket after installing the new part.
Connect the connector (A, B).

Fig 2: Identifying Connector (1 Of 2)
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Fig 3: Identifying Connector (2 Of 2)
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Install the reinforce panel (A) by tightening mounting bolts.

Fig 4: Identifying Reinforce Panel
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Connect the universal joint assembly (B) with the pinion of the steering gear and then tightening the bolt (A).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

30-35 (3.0-3.5, 22-25)

Fig 5: Identifying Universal Joint Assembly With Bolts
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Install the multifunction switches (A) to the steering column assembly.

Fig 6: Identifying Multifunction Switches
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Install the clock spring (A) to steering column assembly and then connect the connectors.

Fig 7: Identifying Clock Spring
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Install the steering column upper and lower shroud (A, B).

Fig 8: Identifying Steering Column Upper And Lower Shroud
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Install the lower crash pad (A).

Fig 9: Identifying Lower Crash Pad
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Install the parking brake release lever (A) to lower crash pad.

Fig 10: Identifying Parking Brake Release Lever
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Install the steering wheel to the steering column shaft and then tighten the lock nut and washer together.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

40-50 (4.0-5.0, 29-36)
Connect the remote switch connector (A) and install the dynamic damper (B).

Fig 11: Identifying Remote Switch Connector And Dynamic Damper
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Connect the air bag module and horn connector (A, B) to the air bag module and then install the air bag module to the steering wheel.

Fig 12: Identifying Air Bag And Horn Connector
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Tighten the Torx bolts which are located on the both side of steering wheel.

Fig 13: Locating Steering Wheel Torx Bolts
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Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.