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STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
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Figure 7-1 Steering Wheel Removal
STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION
NOTE: To minimize corrosion and to make future removal of the steering wheel easier, apply
a small amount of oil or anti-seize compound to steering shaft splines and taper before
installing the steering wheel.
1. Install the steering wheel (3) on the splines of the steering shaft (4). Be sure to align the match marks
placed on the wheel and steering column shaft in step 3 above (Figure 7-1, Page 7-2).
2. Install the steering wheel nut (5) and tighten to 156 in-lb (17.6 N·m).
3. Install the plate (2) and screws (1). Tighten screws to 16 in-lb (1.8 N·m).
4. Connect the battery cables. See Connecting The Batteries – Electric Vehicles on page 1-4. See Con-
necting The Battery – Gasoline Vehicles on page 1-3.
STEERING COLUMN
See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL
1. Remove the steering wheel. See Steering Wheel Removal on page 7-1.
2. Remove the front body. See Front Body Removal, Section 4, Page 4-4.
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Figure 7-2 Steering Wheel Puller
Steering Column
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