32 33 000 Removing and installing/replacing steering wheel

NOTE: Wheel/chassis alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel has been removed and installed or replaced.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Move wheels/steering wheel into straight-ahead position.

Release screw and remove steering wheel.

Installation:

Align steering wheel using markings (1) to steering column and attach.

Make sure connecting lead(s) is/are correctly laid.

Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ .

Fig 1: Locating Steering Wheel Screw

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Installation: