Steering
Steering Column Removal and
Installation (cont'dl
lnstallation
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1 . I n s t a l l t h e s t e e r i n g c o l u m n , a n d m a k e s u r e t h e
wires are not caught or pinched by any parts.
Insertthe lower end ofthe steering joint (A) onto
t h e s t e e r i n g s h a f t { B ) ( l i n e u p t h e b o l t h o l e ( C ) w i t h
the flat portion (D) on the shaft).
3. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the
steering joint is fully seated, but do not pull
excessively on the joint. Then installthe steering
joint bolt (E) and tighten it to the specified torque.
US thru VIN JHMAP 114.YT008411
Canada thru VIN JHMAP 114.YT800750
Torque: 22 N'm (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
US from VIN JHMAP 114.YT008412
Canada trom VIN JHMAP 114.YT800751
Torque: 29 N.m 13.0 kgf m, 22 lbf.ftl
4 , F i n i s h t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n , a n d n o t e t h e s e i t e m s :
. Make sure the wire harness is routed and
fastened properly.
. Make sure the connectors are properly connected.
. Reinstall the steering wheel (see page 17-8).
. Reconnect the battery and reset the radio presets.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio. then
enter the customer's radio station presets.
- F o r ' 0 1 - 0 3 m o d e l s ; s e t t h e c r o c K .
. Verify cruise control, horn, and turn signal switch
opera on.
. C h e c k w h e e l a l i g n m e n t ( s e e p a g e 1 8 - 5 ) .
17-10
1 .
Steering Shaft Removal and
Installation
Removal
Remove the steering column (see page 17-9).
M a r k ( A ) t h e s t e e r i n g j o i n t ( B ) a n d p i n i o n s h a f t ( C )
to identify the position of the joint on the pinion
shaft.
Remove the steering joint bolts {D).
Disconnect the steering joint from the pinion shaft
by pulling the steering shaft (E).
Remove the steering joint (B) from steering shaft.
Remove the steering shaft.
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