Removal And Installation: Column: Installation

COMMERCIAL CHASSIS

Support the steering column and install the nuts.

Fig 1: Supporting Steering Column And Installing Nuts
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Attach the intermediate shaft to the steering column and install the bolt.

Fig 2: Attaching Intermediate Shaft To Steering Column And Installing Bolt
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ALL EXCEPT COMMERCIAL CHASSIS

Support the steering column and install the nuts.

Fig 3: Supporting Steering Column And Installing Nuts
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Attach the intermediate shaft to the steering column and install the bolt.

Fig 4: Attaching Intermediate Shaft To Steering Column And Installing Bolt
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ALL VEHICLES

Slide the shift cable into position on the steering column lower mounting bracket, then secure with the retaining tab on the shift cable.
Snap the shift cable onto the shift selector pivot arm.
Connect the two electrical connectors of the multi-function switch. Position the multi-function switch and install the two retaining screws.

Fig 5: Positioning Multi-Function Switch And Installing Two Retaining Screws
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Snap the wire connector bracket (14A206) onto the bend bracket, and connect all electrical connectors.
Attach the transmission shift cable loop on the shift selector hook, position the transmission shift cable bracket (7B229) on the steering actuator housing and install the retaining screw.

Fig 6: Positioning Transmission Shift Cable Bracket On Steering Actuator Housing
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the clockspring removal and installation procedure.

Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

COMMERCIAL CHASSIS

Position the steering column support and install the nuts.

Fig 7: Positioning Steering Column Support And Installing Nuts
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Install the nuts.

Fig 8: Installing Nuts
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Connect the battery ground cable(s). For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

ALL EXCEPT COMMERCIAL CHASSIS

WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation procedure.

Deactivate the supplemental restraint (SRS) system if equipped. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .