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Steering Column: Reassembly

  1. Install steering shaft in steering column and install snap ring. Install and tighten column tube bracket bolt until bolt head snaps off.
    TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

    Application Ft.Lbs. (N.m)
    Clamp Joint Bolts  
      Upper and Lower 11-14 (15-19)
    Steering Wheel Nut 25-32 (34-44)
      INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
    Column Support Bracket Bolts 84 (9.2)
    Column Tube-to-Bracket Bolt  
      Torque Required to Snap Head Off 108 (12.0)
  2. Fill bearing with grease and install in end of steering column. Make sure bearing is fully seated. Align steering lock with column boss. Make sure that steering lock is operational (by using ignition key to make lock function) before tightening lock securing screw.
    NOTE: Steering lock securing screws are special one way design.
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