Steering Column Assembly: Installation

1. Install the steering column assembly into the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with the two nuts and new bolts.

   Standard value: T=40N.m {408kgf.cm} {29.5ft.lbf}

   CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch the wiring harness between the body.
2. Connect the two connectors to the power steering computer assembly.
   Fig 1: Connecting Power Steering Computer Assembly Connectors

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3. Install the wiring harness clamp onto the power steering computer assembly.

1. Pass the steering intermediate shaft assembly No. 2 through the hole in the body from the vehicle interior side.
2. Line up the alignment marks and connect the steering intermediate shaft assembly No. 2 to the steering gear assembly.
   Fig 2: Locating Alignment Marks On Steering Gear Assembly

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3. Attach a new bolt.

   Standard value: T=35N.m {357kgf.cm} {26ft.lbf}

4. Line up the alignment marks and connect the steering intermediate shaft assembly No. 2 to the steering column assembly.
   Fig 3: Locating Alignment Marks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly

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5. Attach a new bolt.

   Standard value: T=35N.m {357kgf.cm} {25.8ft.lbf}

6. Engage the four tabs and install the dust shield to the vehicle.

1. Install the turn signal switch assembly W/Steering roll connector onto the steering column assembly when the clamp is loose.
2. Engage the tabs on the turn signal switch assembly W/Steering roll connector with the steering column assembly and tighten the clamp.
3. Connect each connector to the turn signal switch assembly W/Steering roll connector.

1. Engage the two tabs and install the steering column cover UPR.

1. Engage the six tabs and install the steering column cover LWR.
2. Install the two screws into the steering column cover LWR.

1. Engage the 4 tabs and install the steering column cover support.

Standard value: T=6.0N.m {61kgf.cm} {4.43ft.lbf}