Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Attach the steering column support assembly (2) to the steering column jacket assembly (3) with 4 new TORX® head screws (1).
Tighten

Tighten the screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

Fig 1: Install Steering Column Support Assembly, Jacket Assembly & Screws
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Install the steering shaft assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).

Fig 2: Install Steering Shaft Assembly Into Steering Column Support
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Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jackets assembly.
1. 3.1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
2. 3.2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.
Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement .
Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement (Floor Shift) or Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement (Column Shift) .
Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 .

Fig 3: Install Adapter & Bearing Assembly Onto Steering Column Jacket
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