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Power Steering: Column: Installation

WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING COLUMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DISARMED. REFER TO SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - SERVICE INFORMATION ARTICLE FOR SERVICE PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specification to ensure proper operation of the steering column.
  1. Position the steering column (3) on the dash panel support (1) and loosely install the mounting nuts (4).
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Mounting Nuts And Steering Column Assembly
    G04856768Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. Firmly slide the steering column upward against the studs (2) in dash panel and hand tighten the nuts.
  3. Center steering column (3) in dash opening and tighten mounting nuts (4) to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
    NOTE: Torque the upper left nut first then the lower right nut. Then torque the lower left nut then the upper right nut.
    Fig 2: Identifying Upper Steering Shaft Coupler Bolt, Coupler And Column
    G04856767Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  4. Install the steering shaft coupler (7) on the steering shaft (1) and loosely install a new bolt (2).
    NOTE: A new bolt must be used for reinstallation.
  5. Tighten the coupler bolt (2) to 57 N.m (42 ft. lbs.).
  6. Install a new brake light switch. (Refer to REMOVAL ).
  7. Install the shifter cable (2). (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
    Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Harness Connectors
    G04856765Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  8. Connect the wiring harness connectors (1, 2 and 3) to the column.
  9. Install the SKIM module.
  10. Install the clockspring. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - SERVICE INFORMATION article.
    Fig 4: Identifying Column Shrouds
    G04856764Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  11. Install the shrouds (1 and 2).
    Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Opening Cover Reinforcement
    G04856763Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  12. Install the steering column opening cover reinforcement (2). (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
    Fig 6: Identifying Steering Column Opening Cover
    G04856762Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  13. Install the steering column opening cover (3).
    Fig 7: Identifying Steering Wheel And Steering Wheel Bolt
    G04856776Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  14. Align the spline on the wheel hub to shaft.
  15. Then install the steering wheel (3) and install a new bolt (4). Tighten the bolt to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 8: Identifying Electrical Connector And Air Bag
    G04856760Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  16. Reconnect the electrical connectors (2) for the air bag (3).
  17. Install the airbag (3). Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - SERVICE INFORMATION article.
    Fig 9: Identifying Steering Wheel And Steering Wheel Bolt
    G04856776Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  18. Install the tilt lever handle (5).
  19. Install the negative battery terminal.
  20. Test the operation of the horn, Electronic PRNDL Indicator, lights and any other functions that are steering column operated.
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