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Steering Column Shaft: Installation

WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
  1. If installing a new steering column shaft, transfer parts as needed by removing the constant tension clamp and the steering column shaft boot from the old steering column shaft.
  2. Position the steering column shaft and steering column shaft boot, connect the steering column shaft to the steering column and install a new bolt.
    • 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
  3. Install the 3 steering column shaft boot nuts.
    • 9 Nm (80 lb-in)
  4. Position the steering column cover and install the 4 steering column cover screws.
  5. Position the steering column cover trim panel and install the 2 steering column cover trim panel screws.
  6. Connect the steering column shaft to the steering gear and install a new steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt.
    • 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
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