Column

COLUMN

WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Refer to electrical restraint system for service procedures. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.

CAUTION: When handling the steering column use care to avoid holding the column by any part of the tilt/telescope mechanism or by the shaft boot. The column should be held by its mounting bracket and the shaft by the exposed portions.

CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specification to ensure proper operation of the steering column.

NOTE: New bolts must be used for installation.





1. Position the steering column (2) on the instrument panel and loosely install the upper mounting screws (1).





2. Firmly slide the steering column upward against the instrument panel and loosely install the pivot bolt and nut (2).





3. Tighten the steering column upper mounting screws (1) to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





4. Tighten the pivot bolt (2) to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





5. If equipped with electronic telescoping column, Install the screws (3) fastening the brace (1) to the steering column (2) and support beam bracket. First, tighten mounting screw at the column to 29 Nm (21 ft. lbs.). Then, tighten mounting screw at the support beam to 12 Nm (106 in. lbs.).






CAUTION: When handling the steering column, care must be taken not to squeeze the boot or distort the seal to the body.

6. Center the boot for the steering column at the bulkhead (2). Install and tighten the two mounting nuts (1) to 7 Nm (62 in. lbs.).
7. Raise and support vehicle.





8. Check and make sure plastic collar (2) on column shaft is engaged in groove within boot (1).





9. Align the pin on the steering shaft with the nut in the lower coupling shaft and slide the steering shaft (3) into the lower coupling (5).
10. Install a NEW pinch bolt (4). Tighten pinch bolt to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
11. Lower the vehicle.

12. Install the steering column wiring harness connector into the holder on the steering column. Make sure the connector is captured in the holder.
13. Install the instrument cluster. Instrument Cluster - Installation





14. Position the roll top shroud (1) and install the three mounting screws.





15. Manual tilt and telescoping columns - Position the manual adjustment handle (2) over the column adjustment pin and rotate the locking tab (3) rearward as shown latching the handle to the column. Make sure the tab snaps into locked position.





16. Install the SCCM assembly (1) onto the steering column.





17. Tighten the set screw (1) securing the SCCM assembly (2).





18. Tighten clockspring screw(s) (1) that were backed out to keep the clockspring from unwinding.





19. Install the steering column opening reinforcement (1).

20. Install the steering column opening cover. Steering Column Opening Cover - Installation





21. Align the spline on the steering wheel hub to shaft.
22. Install the steering wheel (1) and install a NEW retainer bolt (2). Tighten the bolt to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).





23. Install the airbag (3). Driver Air Bag - Installation
24. Install the negative battery terminal on the battery. It is important that this is performed properly (including calibration of steering angle sensor if equipped with ESP). Battery Reconnection

CAUTION: If the steering wheel is excessively off-center while driving, outside of Chassis specifications, inadvertent ESP activations may occur on a vehicle so equipped.

25. Test the operation of the horn, lights and any other functions that are steering column operated.