Steering Column Alignment: Van
- Remove steering column trim panel. Loosen bolts securing steering column to brake and clutch pedal support. Loosen steering column trim panel. Loosen steering column opening cover plate to dash panel bolts. Loosen lower column clamp.
- Make sure flexible coupling nuts are tight. With front wheels in straight ahead position, pull up on steering column until the flex coupling is in a flat to a 0.1" (2.5 mm) concaved position, pointing toward steering wheel.
- Tighten steering column-to-support bracket bolts. Tighten steering column opening cover bolts. Insert a .160" (4.06 mm) shim between right flex coupling safety pin and slot. Now turn steering wheel one revolution clockwise.
- Check to see if shim is tight. If shim cannot be removed, loosen cover plate clamp and plate attaching bolts. Realign column until shim remains loose enough to be removed when rotating steering wheel.
- Insert a .160" (4.06 mm) shim between left flex coupling safety pin and slot. Now turn steering wheel one revolution counterclockwise. Check shim tightness and adjust as described in step 4).
- Tighten column to support bracket bolts. Tighten steering column opening cover, and install trim panel.