>> A << Steering Shaft Assembly Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

< When re-using steering shaft assembly >

CAUTION: Do not release the tilt lever until the steering column shaft assembly has been installed.

Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and install the steering shaft assembly. Tighten the four bolts in the order shown by hand, and then tighten them to the specified torque in the order shown.

Tightening torque: 12 +/- 2 N.m (100 +/- 22 in-b)

Fig 1: Installing Steering Shaft Assembly

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< When replacing steering shaft assembly (Replacement tilt lever with fixing band) >

CAUTION:

Do not release the tilt lever until the steering shaft assembly has been installed.
Remove the fixing band after the installation has been done.

Tightening torque: 12 +/- 2 N.m (100 +/- 22 in-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Shaft Assembly Bolts Tightening Sequence

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< When replacing steering shaft assembly (Replacement tilt lever without fixing band) >

CAUTION: Do not release the tilt lever until the steering shaft assembly has been installed.

Tightening torque: 12 +/- 2 N.m (100 +/- 22 in-lb)

Fig 3: Installing Steering Shaft Assembly

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION