Removal Procedure
Important: Ensure the front wheels are in the straight ahead position and the steering wheel is centered in order to mark the intermediate steering shaft position properly.
- Place the steering wheel in the straight forward position.
- Remove the steering column opening filler. Refer to
Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement.
- Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
Important: The end of the steering column shaft has 2 divots machined into it. Place a scribe mark on the intermediate steering shaft matching one of these divots. This scribe mark will be needed for the proper alignment
of either an old or new steering column.
- Place scribe marks on the intermediate steering shaft and on the steering column shaft.
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt at the steering column and discard the bolt.
- Separate the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
- Remove the steering column lower support bracket bolt.
- Remove the steering column upper support bracket bolts.
- Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
- Transfer any parts as needed.
Installation Procedure
- If you are installing a NEW steering column, align the manufacturer match marks (1) on the lower shaft.
- If you are installing a NEW steering column, copy the scribe marks from the old column to the new column.
- Position the steering column in the vehicle.
- Start the steering column lower and upper support bracket bolts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Tighten the steering column upper and lower support bracket bolts using the following order:
Tighten
- Tighten the steering column lower support bracket bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Tighten the right side steering column upper support bracket bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Tighten the left side steering column upper support bracket bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
Important: Failure to align the scribed mark on the old or new steering column may result in an off-center steering wheel. Ensure that the correct divot on the steering column is aligned with the scribe mark made previously.
- Align the scribed mark on the intermediate steering shaft to the correct divot on the steering column shaft.
- Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column shaft.
- Install a NEW intermediate steering shaft bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).
- Connect any electrical connectors as needed.
- Install the steering column opening filler. Refer to
Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement.