Steering System: Column: Installation
WARNING:
Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.
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:
Make sure the front wheels are still in the straight ahead position.
- Install the column (2) into the vehicle and lift the column up into place. Loosely install the mounting bolts (1), do not tighten at this time.
- Install the two remaining mounting bolts (1) and tighten all four mounting bolts to 27 N.m (20 ft.lbs.).
- Connect electrical connectors to tilt and telescope motors, if equipped.
- Slide the coupler from the lower intermediate shaft (2) onto the upper intermediate shaft (1) and install a new
coupler bolt (3). Tighten the coupler bolt to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.).
- Install the reinforcement and opening cover (2); go to INSTALLATION
- Install the hush panel (2).
- Install the steering column module. Refer to MODULE, STEERING COLUMN CONTROL (SCCM), INSTALLATION .
- Install the steering wheel (2) onto the steering column.
- Install a new steering wheel mounting bolt (1) and tighten to 80 N.m (59 ft. lbs.).
- Connect all electrical connectors.
- Install the drivers airbag. Refer to AIR BAG, DRIVER, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative (ground) cable to the battery.