Steering Shaft Coupling - Installation

1. Ensure the steering wheel and the front tires and wheels have not moved since the removal of the steering shaft coupling.





2. Align the opening in the steering shaft coupling (4) with the match mark on the flat surface of the lower steering shaft (2). Slide the steering shaft coupling onto the lower steering shaft.

Important: DO NOT tighten the lower coupling bolt before tightening the upper coupling bolt.

3. Install the lower steering column bolt into the lower bolt hole (3).





4. Align the opening in the steering shaft coupling (2) with the match mark on the steering column shaft (1). Use a plastic hammer in order to tap the steering shaft coupling onto the steering column shaft.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.





5. Install the upper bolt (1).
5.1. Tighten the upper bolt (1) to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5.2. Tighten the lower bolt (3) to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).