Steering Column: Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
WARNING: Do not reuse steering column nuts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

NOTE: Power adjustable column shown, others similar.

Tighten the new steering column mounting nuts following the sequence shown.

Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Repower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .
Vehicles with memory steering column
NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

If a new memory steering column has been installed, use the steering column control switch and set the soft stops as follows.
1. Move the column rearward until it reaches the end of travel.
2. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
3. Move the column forward until it reaches the end of travel.
4. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
5. Repeat the sequence moving the column up and down.