Steering Wheel: Installation
Align reference marks on steering shaft and steering wheel. Tighten steering wheel lock nut to 25 ft. lbs. (34 N.m). Connect horn wiring and install horn pad.
- Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Connect and install spiral cable to combination switch. Turn spiral cable counterclockwise by hand until it is hard to turn. Turn spiral cable clockwise about 2 1/2 turns and align Red mark at bottom with opening.
- Guide spiral cable through steering wheel opening while installing steering wheel to shaft. Align reference marks on steering shaft and steering wheel. Tighten steering wheel lock nut to 25 ft. lbs. (34 N.m).
- Connect air bag electrical connector and snap down connector lock. Ensure air bag pad Torx screws are retracted and snug against screw case. See Fig 1. Install air bag pad to steering wheel ensuring wiring is not pinched and does not interfere with other moving parts. Tighten 4 Torx screws to 65 INCH lbs. (7.4 N.m). Install screw covers. Connect negative battery cable.