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Section 1562 (Steering System - 2500 Hd): Column: Installation

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WARNING:

Before servicing the steering column, the airbag system must be disarmed. Refer to RESTRAINTS - (SERVICE INFORMATION) - 2500 HD & 3500 HD for service procedures. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.

CAUTION:

All fasteners must be torqued to specification to ensure proper operation of the steering column.

NOTE:

1500 series shown, others similar.

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  1. Position the steering column on the dash panel support and loosely install the mounting nuts (2, 5).
    NOTE:

    A new bolt must be used for reinstallation.

  2. Install the steering shaft coupler on the steering shaft and loosely install a new  bolt (4).
  3. Center steering column in dash opening and tighten mounting nuts (2, 5) to specifications. Refer to COLUMN, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  4. Tighten the coupler bolt (4) to specifications. Refer to COLUMN, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  5. Install the stop lamp sensor (3). Refer to SENSOR, STOP LAMP, INSTALLATION .
  6. If equipped with a floor shift, install the shift cable in the routing clip (1).
  7. If equipped with a column shift, install the shift cable to the shift assembly lever and the bracket. Adjust the shift cable.
  8. Install the clockspring. Refer to CLOCKSPRING, INSTALLATION .
  9. Connect the wiring harness routing clips and connectors to the column components.
  10. Install the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to SHROUD, STEERING COLUMN, INSTALLATION .
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  11. Align the spline on the steering wheel hub to shaft and install the steering wheel (2).
    NOTE:

    A new bolt must be used for reinstallation.

  12. Install a new  steering wheel bolt (1) and tighten to specifications. Refer to COLUMN, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  13. Install the airbag. Refer to AIR BAG, DRIVER, INSTALLATION .
  14. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.
  15. Test the operation of the horn, Electronic PRNDL Indicator, lights and any other functions that are steering column operated.
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