Steering Column: Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure coupling is installed on steering gear so steering wheel will be centered.
- Connect lower joint assembly upper joint to steering shaft. Ensure joint is installed in correct direction. See Fig 1 . Align lower joint assembly to steering gear pinion, and temporarily tighten lower joint bolt.
- Install lower joint assembly on steering gear so steering wheel is centered. Attach steering column brackets to dash. Tighten lower bolt of lower joint assembly. Tighten column bracket bolts. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure.