Steering Column: Installation

Install upper tilt assembly to intermediate shaft.
Tighten four upper tilt assembly mounting nuts temporary.

Fig 1: Tightening Four Upper Tilt Assembly Mounting Nuts
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Tighten lower mounting nuts.
Tightening torque:

12-17 lb. ft (16-23 N.m, 1.6-2.3 kg.m)
Tighten upper mounting nuts.
Tightening torque:

12-17 lb. ft (16-23 N.m, 1.6-2.3 kg.m)
Tighten the two universal joint bolts.
Tightening torque:

16-20 lb. ft (21-26 N.m, 2.2-2.7 kg.m)

Fig 2: Tightening The Two Universal Joint Bolts
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Tighten inter lock mounting bracket bolt and install inter lock cable.
Install combination switch to upper tilt assembly.
Install clock spring.
NOTE:
- Set front wheels straight.
- Turn clock spring clockwise to lock then back off 2.75 turns.
- Align > < mark
CAUTION:
- Do not give more than 2.5 turns in either direction from zero point to avoid damage to clock spring.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not apply oil or grease.
Connect all connector and fix the wire harness with clamp.
Properly Install steering wheel to steering shaft.
Tighten nut.
Tightening torque:

29-36 lb. ft (39-49 N.m, 4-5 kg.m)
Connect horn switch connector.
Install steering wheel cover and tighten four bolts.
Install upper and lower steering column cover.
Tighten three lower steering column cover screws and one ignition switch screw.
NOTE: Be careful that the screw do not change each other.