(31) If the steering column is being replaced, slide
the multi-function switch mounting housing off the
column (Fig. 19).
(32) If the steering column is being replaced,
remove the mounting screw fastening the SKIM to
the ignition key cylinder housing (Fig. 13). Remove
the SKIM.
(33) If the steering column is being replaced,
remove the halo from the ignition key cylinder hous-
ing (Fig. 13).
(34) If the steering column is being replaced,
remove the ignition key lock cylinder (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/COLUMN/KEY/LOCK CYLINDER -
REMOVAL).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 19 - STEERING/
COLUMN - WARNING)(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL).
NOTE: Make sure the front wheels of the vehicle are
still in the STRAIGHT AHEAD position before begin-
ning the column installation procedure.
(1) If removed, install the ignition key lock cylin-
der (Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/KEY/LOCK
CYLINDER - INSTALLATION).
(2) If removed, install the halo on the ignition key
cylinder housing (Fig. 13).(3) If removed, install SKIM (Fig. 13). Install the
mounting screw fastening the SKIM to the ignition
key cylinder housing. Tighten the screw to 4 N´m (30
in. lbs.) torque.
(4) If removed, slide the multi-function switch
mounting housing onto the column (Fig. 19).
(5) If multi-function switch mounting housing is
being installed, install the set-screw fastening the
housing to the column (Fig. 18). Tighten the set-
screw to 14 N´m (124 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Install the steering column (Fig. 17). Slide the
column lower mounting slots over the lower mount-
ing studs (with nuts started) first, then lift column
into place over the upper mounting studs.
(7) Install the two upper mounting nuts (Fig. 17).
Tighten the two upper mounting nuts, then the two
lower mounting nuts to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.) torque.
(8) Match the column shaft coupling to the inter-
mediate shaft and install the pinch bolt (Fig. 16).
Tighten the pinch bolt nut to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.)
torque. Install the hair pin in the end of the pinch
bolt.
(9) Feed the shift cable through the bracket on the
column (Fig. 15), then install the clip fastening the
cable housing to the bracket.
(10) Connect the shift cable to the lever pin (Fig.
15).
(11) Install the screw fastening the horn ground
wire to the column (Fig. 14). Tighten the screw to 7
N´m (60 in. lbs.) torque.
(12) If equipped with Sentry Key Immobilizer, con-
nect the wiring connector to the SKIM (Fig. 13).
(13) Connect the column harness wiring connectors
for the clockspring and SQUIB (Fig. 12).
(14) Connect the column harness wiring connector
for the multi-function switch (Fig. 12).
(15) Connect the column harness wiring connectors
for the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
and ignition switch (Fig. 11).
(16) Install the fixed shroud (Fig. 10). Install the
screws fastening the fixed shroud in place and
tighten the screws to 3 N´m (23 in. lbs.) torque.
(17) If equipped with Autostick, connect the wiring
connector (Fig. 9).
(18) If equipped with traction control, position the
upper shroud above the column and route the switch
wiring down around the column. Connect the wiring
connector from the column wiring harness to the
traction control switch wiring (attached to upper
shroud) (Fig. 9).
Fig. 19 Multi-Function Switch Mounting Housing
1 - MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH MOUNTING HOUSING
2 - STEERING COLUMN
19 - 16 COLUMNRS
COLUMN (Continued)
(19) Position the lower shroud on the column (Fig.
8). Install the lower shroud mounting screw. Tighten
the screw to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.) torque.
(20) If equipped with adjustable pedals, Connect
the wiring connector for the switch (Fig. 7) to the col-
umn wiring harness.
(21) Position the upper shroud on top of the lower
shroud and snap it into place. Install the upper
shroud mounting screws (Fig. 6). Tighten the screws
to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.) torque.
(22) Inspect shroud mating surfaces for excessive
gaps and correct as necessary.
(23) Install the cluster trim bezel (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL -
INSTALLATION).
(24) Install the knee blocker/steering column cover
plate. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
KNEE BLOCKER - INSTALLATION)
(25) Install the parking brake handle link.
(26) Install the knee blocker/steering column open-
ing cover. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PAN-
EL/STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER -
INSTALLATION)
(27) Align the splines and install the steering
wheel on the steering column shaft(Refer to 19 -
STEERING/COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL -
INSTALLATION).
(28) Install the damper over the steering column
shaft (Fig. 4).
(29) Install the steering wheel retaining bolt (Fig.
4). Tighten the bolt to 61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
(30) If the steering wheel is equipped with remote
audio controls, connect the wiring connector to the
clockspring (Fig. 4).
(31) Connect the two squib connectors to the
driver airbag (Fig. 3). The connectors are color coded
to avoid connector mix-up.
(32) Connect the speed control and horn connector
to the clockspring (Fig. 3).
(33) Install the airbag to the steering wheel.
Install the driver airbag mounting screws (Fig. 2).
Tighten screws to 10 N´m (90 in. lbs.) torque.
(34) Connect the battery negative (ground) cable to
battery post following special Diagnosis And Testing
procedure. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS
- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
(35) Check operation of all steering column
mounted components.
(36) Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation
of steering.SPECIFICATIONS
COLUMN FASTENER TORQUE
DESCRIPTION N´mFt.
Lbs.In.
Lbs.
Driver Airbag Mounting Screws 10 Ð 90
Multi-Function Switch Mounting
Housing Set-Screw14 Ð 124
Shroud Attaching Screws - Fixed 3 Ð 23
Shroud Attaching Screws -
Lower/Upper2Ð17
SKIM Attaching Screw 4 Ð 30
Steering Column Coupling Pinch
Bolt28 Ð 250
Steering Column Mounting Nuts 12 Ð 105
Steering Wheel Retaining Bolt 61 45 Ð
IGNITION SWITCH
REMOVAL
The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder
housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder (Fig.
20). For ignition switch terminal and circuit identifi-
cation, refer to the appropriate wiring information.
The wiring information includes wiring diagrams,
proper wire and connector repair procedures, further
details on wire harness routing and retention, as well
as pin-out and location views for the various wire
harness connectors, splices and grounds.
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Fig. 20 Ignition SwitchÐViewed From Below
Column
1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING
3 - RETAINING TABS
RSCOLUMN19-17
COLUMN (Continued)
SHROUD - LOWER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the two shroud-to-shroud mounting
screws fastening the upper to lower shrouds (Fig.
32).
(2) Using hands on each side of the column, gently
press inward at seams between the two shrouds at
points of contact to disengage inner locking tabs.(3) Remove the lower shroud-to-column mounting
screw (Fig. 33).
(4) If equipped with adjustable pedals, disconnect
the wiring connector for the switch (Fig. 34).
(5) Remove the lower shroud from the steering col-
umn.
(6) If equipped with adjustable pedals, depress the
retaining tabs on the switch and remove the switch
from the lower shroud (Fig. 34).
INSTALLATION
(1) If the vehicle is equipped with adjustable ped-
als:
(a) Pass the wiring through the mounting hole
and install the switch into the lower shroud (Fig.
34), snapping it into place.
(b) Connect the switch wiring connector to the
column wiring harness.
(2) Position the lower shroud under the steering
column and install the lower shroud-to-column
mounting screw (Fig. 33). Tighten the screw to 2 N´m
(17 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Align the upper shroud with the lower, then
snap shrouds together at locking tab locations on
both sides of column.
(4) Install the two shroud-to-shroud mounting
screws (Fig. 32). Tighten the screws to 2 N´m (17 in.
lbs.) torque.
(5) Inspect shroud mating surfaces for excessive
gaps and correct as necessary.
(6) Check operation of any previously disconnected
switches.
Fig. 32 Upper Shroud Mounting
1 - UPPER SHROUD
2 - LOWER SHROUD
3 - MOUNTING SCREWS
Fig. 33 Lower Shroud Mounting
1 - STEERING COLUMN
2 - LOWER SHROUD
3 - MOUNTING SCREW
Fig. 34 Adjustable Pedals Switch Mounting
1 - LOWER SHROUD
2 - ADJUSTABLE PEDALS SWITCH
3 - WIRING CONNECTOR
RSCOLUMN19-21
(4) Position the upper shroud on the column (Fig.
35).
(5) If equipped with traction control, route the
switch wiring down around the column. Connect the
wiring connector from the column wiring harness to
the traction control switch wiring (attached to upper
shroud) (Fig. 37).
(6) If removed, position the lower shroud on the
column (Fig. 36). Install the lower shroud mounting
screw. Tighten the screw to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.) torque.(7) Align the upper shroud with the lower, then
snap shrouds together at locking tab locations on
both sides of column.
(8) Install the two shroud-to-shroud mounting
screws (Fig. 35). Tighten the screws to 2 N´m (17 in.
lbs.) torque.
(9) Inspect shroud mating surfaces for excessive
gaps and correct as necessary.
(10) Check operation of any previously discon-
nected switches.
STEERING WHEEL
REMOVAL
NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 19 - STEERING/
COLUMN - WARNING)(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS - WARNING).
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative (ground)
cable from the battery. Wait at least two minutes for
the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge
before beginning any steering column, instrument
panel, or airbag system/component service.
WARNING: WHEN AN UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG IS TO
BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE, FIRST DISCON-
NECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE
(GROUND) CABLE. ALLOW THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
RESERVE CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR TWO
MINUTES BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYS-
TEM OR COMPONENT SERVICE. PERSONAL
INJURY MAY RESULT IF THIS PROCEDURE IS NOT
FOLLOWED.
Fig. 38 Traction Control Switch Routing Clip
1 - ROUTING CLIP
2 - SWITCH WIRING
Fig. 39 Traction Control Switch Mounting
1 - TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH
2 - UPPER SHROUD
Fig. 40 Driver Airbag Mounting
1 - DRIVER AIRBAG
2 - MOUNTING SCREWS
RSCOLUMN19-23
SHROUD - UPPER (Continued)
(2) Feed and route wiring from clockspring
through upper access hole in steering wheel.
(3) Align master serrations in steering wheel with
omitted spline on steering column shaft (at 12 o'clock
position). Slide the steering wheel onto the steering
column shaft by hand (Fig. 42). Use care not to pinch
any wiring.
NOTE: Before installing the damper on the steering
wheel, inspect the damper to ensure the rubber iso-
lator on the damper is not deteriorated or damaged.
If the damper is installed with a damaged isolator, a
buzz, squeak or rattle condition may develop.
(4) Install the damper on the steering wheel (Fig.
42).
(5) Install the steering wheel retaining bolt.
Tighten the steering wheel retaining bolt to 61 N´m
(45 ft. lbs.) torque.(6) If the steering wheel is equipped with remote
audio controls, connect the wiring connector to the
clockspring (Fig. 42).
(7) Connect the airbag squib wiring connectors to
the airbag and the horn and speed control switch
connector to the clockspring (Fig. 41).
(8) Install the driver airbag in the steering wheel
(Fig. 40). Install and tighten the airbag attaching
screws to 10 N´m (90 in. lbs.) torque.
(9) Connect the battery negative (ground) cable to
battery post following special Diagnosis And Testing
procedure. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS
- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
(10) Check operation of all steering wheel mounted
components.
(11) Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of
steering.
RSCOLUMN19-25
STEERING WHEEL (Continued)
(3) Install Remover/Installer Special Tool 6831A
through the center of the roll pin, securing it with
the knurled nut (Fig. 12). Hold threaded rod station-
ary while turning nut, this will pull the roll pin into
the intermediate coupler.
CAUTION: Proper torque on the steering gear to
suspension cradle mounting bolts is very impor-
tant.
(4) Install steering gear on the front suspension
cradle. Install the 3 steering gear mounting bolts and
nuts (Fig. 8). Tighten the 3 mounting bolts to the fol-
lowing torque values:
²14 mm bolt ± 183 N´m (135 ft. lbs.) torque
²12 mm bolt ± 95 N´m (70 ft. lbs.) torque
(5) Attach the power steering fluid pressure and
return hoses to the correct ports on the power steer-
ing gear (Fig. 7). Tighten the hose tube nuts at the
gear to a torque of 31 N´m (275 in. lbs.).
(6) If the vehicle is equipped with All-Wheel-Drive,
install the power transfer unit as necessary (Refer to
21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/POWER
TRANSFER UNIT).
CAUTION: Proper torque on the cradle reinforce-
ment to suspension cradle mounting bolts is very
important.
(7) Install the reinforcement on the front suspen-
sion cradle crossmember and install the bolts attach-
ing the reinforcement to the cradle crossmember
(Fig. 6). Tighten the M-14 size bolts to a torque of
153 N´m (113 ft. lbs.). Tighten the M-12 size bolts to
a torque of 106 N´m (78 ft. lbs.).(8) Install the lower control arm rear bushing
retainer bolts (M-10 size) through reinforcement on
each side of each lower control arm rear bushing.
Tighten bolts to a torque of 61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.).
(9) Install the two bolts and bushings attaching
the reinforcement and rear of cradle crossmember to
body of vehicle (Fig. 6). Tighten bolts to a torque of
163 N´m (120 ft. lbs.).
(10) Install outer tie rod end into steering knuckle.
Start outer tie rod to steering knuckle attaching nut
onto stud of tie rod end. While holding stud of tie rod
end stationary using a socket (Fig. 4), tighten tie rod
end to steering knuckle attaching nut. Then using a
crowfoot and socket (Fig. 13), tighten the tie rod end
attaching nut to a torque of 75 N´m (55 ft. lbs.).
(11) Install leak detection pump on cradle cross-
member reinforcement. (Refer to 25 - EMISSIONS
CONTROL/EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS/LEAK
DETECTION PUMP - INSTALLATION)
(12) Install the power steering fluid cooler on the
cradle crossmember reinforcement (Fig. 3). Install
the mounting bolts and tighten to 11 N´m (100 in.
lbs.). When installing mounting bolts, include pres-
sure hose routing clamp.
(13) Reconnect previously disconnected hose at
power steering cooler and install clamp.
(14) Install the front tire and wheel assemblies on
vehicle. Install the wheel lug nuts and torque to 135
N´m (100 ft. lbs.).
(15) Install front emissions vapor canister. (Refer
to 25 - EMISSIONS CONTROL/EVAPORATIVE
EMISSIONS/VAPOR CANISTER - INSTALLATION)
(16) Lower the vehicle to a level where the interior
of vehicle is accessible.
Fig. 12 Installing Roll Pin In Intermediate Coupler
1 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLER
2 - SUSPENSION CRADLE CROSSMEMBER
3 - KNURLED NUT
4 - ROLL PIN
5 - POWER STEERING GEAR
Fig. 13 Torquing Tie Rod End Attaching Nut
1 - STEERING KNUCKLE
2 - TIE ROD END
3 - CROWFOOT
4 - SOCKET
5 - TORQUE WRENCH
19 - 32 GEARRS
GEAR (Continued)
(17) With the wheels pointed approximately
STRAIGHT-AHEAD, align the intermediate shaft
with the steering column coupler. Assemble the steer-
ing column shaft coupler onto the steering gear inter-
mediate coupler (Fig. 2). Install steering column
coupler to intermediate shaft retaining pinch bolt.
Tighten the pinch bolt nut to a torque of 28 N´m (250
in. lbs.).
(18) Remove the steering wheel holding tool.
(19) Fill and bleed the power steering system
using the Power Steering Pump Initial Operation
Procedure. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE)
(20) Inspect system for leaks.
(21) Adjust front toe (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/
WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
INSTALLATION - RHD GEAR
(1) Install the steering gear up in the front sus-
pension cradle crossmember, leaving room to install
intermediate coupler.
(2) Start the roll pin into the intermediate coupler
before installing coupler on steering gear shaft. Start
roll pin into coupler, using a hammer and tapping it
into the coupler. Then install the intermediate cou-
pler on the shaft of the steering gear.
(3) Install Remover/Installer Special Tool 6831A
through the center of the roll pin, securing it with
the knurled nut (Fig. 12). Hold threaded rod station-
ary while turning nut. This will pull the roll pin into
the intermediate coupler.
(4) Install power steering gear on the front suspen-
sion cradle. Install the 2 steering gear mounting
bolts and nuts. Tighten the M-14 size steering gear
to suspension cradle mounting bolt to a torque of 183
N´m (135 ft. lbs.). Tighten the M-12 size steering
gear to suspension cradle mounting bolt to a torque
of 95 N´m (70 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Proper torque on the steering gear to
suspension cradle mounting bolts is very impor-
tant.
(5) Install the heat shield on the steering gear
(Fig. 10).
(6) Attach the power steering fluid pressure and
return hoses to the proper fittings on the steering
gear (Fig. 10). Do not fully tighten the fittings at this
time.
(7) Install the routing clamp with the bolt securing
the power steering fluid hoses to the rear of the cra-
dle crossmember (Fig. 11).
(8) Using a crowfoot wrench on a torque wrench,
tighten the power steering fluid hose tube nuts at the
gear to a torque of 31 N´m (275 in. lbs.).
(9) Install tie rod end into steering knuckle. Start
tie rod end to steering knuckle attaching nut ontostud of tie rod end. While holding stud of tie rod end
stationary using a socket (Fig. 4), tighten tie rod end
to steering knuckle attaching nut. Then using a
crowfoot and socket (Fig. 13), tighten the tie rod end
attaching nut to a torque of 75 N´m (55 ft. lbs.).
(10) If the vehicle is equipped with All-Wheel-
Drive, install the power transfer unit (Refer to 21 -
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/POWER TRANSFER
UNIT - INSTALLATION).
CAUTION: Proper torque on the cradle reinforce-
ment to suspension cradle mounting bolts is very
important.
(11) Install the reinforcement on the front suspen-
sion cradle crossmember and install the bolts attach-
ing the reinforcement to the cradle crossmember
(Fig. 6). Tighten the M-14 size bolts to a torque of
163 N´m (120 ft. lbs.). Tighten the M-12 size bolts to
a torque of 108 N´m (80 ft. lbs.).
(12) Install the lower control arm rear bushing
retainer bolts through reinforcement on each side of
each lower control arm rear bushing. Tighten bolts to
a torque of 61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.).
(13) Install the two bolts and bushings attaching
the reinforcement and rear of cradle crossmember to
body of vehicle (Fig. 6). Tighten bolts to a torque of
163 N´m (120 ft. lbs.).
(14) If power steering cooler equipped, install the
previously disconnected power steering cooler hose on
the cooler. Install the clamp.
(15) If power steering cooler equipped, install the
power steering fluid cooler on the cradle crossmem-
ber reinforcement (Fig. 3). Install the mounting bolts
and tighten to 11 N´m (100 in. lbs.).
(16) Install the front tire and wheel assemblies on
vehicle. Install the wheel mounting lug nuts and
tighten to a torque to 135 N´m (100 ft. lbs.).
(17) Lower the vehicle to a level were the interior
of vehicle is accessible (keeping tires off the ground).
(18) With the wheels pointed approximately
STRAIGHT-AHEAD, align the intermediate shaft
with the steering column coupler. Assemble the steer-
ing column shaft coupler onto the steering gear inter-
mediate coupler (Fig. 2). Install steering column
coupler to intermediate shaft retaining pinch bolt.
Tighten the pinch bolt nut to a torque of 28 N´m (250
in. lbs.).
(19) Remove the steering wheel holding tool.
(20) Perform the POWER STEERING PUMP INI-
TIAL OPERATION procedure to properly fill and
bleed the power steering system. (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(21) Inspect for leaks.
(22) Adjust front wheel toe (Refer to 2 - SUSPEN-
SION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
RSGEAR19-33
GEAR (Continued)
(4) Remove outer tie rod end by un-threading it
from the inner tie rod.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Before installing the outer tie rod, make sure
the jam nut is on inner tie rod (Fig. 14).
(1) Install outer tie rod onto inner tie rod.
(2) Do not tighten jam nut.
(3) Install tie rod end into the steering knuckle.
Start tie rod end to steering knuckle attaching nut
onto stud of tie rod end. While holding stud of tie rod
end stationary, tighten tie rod end to steering
knuckle attaching nut (Fig. 15). Then using a crow-
foot and 11/32 socket (Fig. 17), torque tie rod end
attaching nut to 75 N´m (55 ft. lbs.).
(4) Tighten tie rod jam nut (Fig. 14) to 75 N´m (55
ft. lbs.) torque.
CAUTION: During this procedure do not allow the
steering gear boot to become twisted.
(5) Adjust the front toe setting on the vehicle
(Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
Fig. 17 Torquing Tie Rod End Attaching Nut
1 - STEERING KNUCKLE
2 - TIE ROD END
3 - CROWFOOT
4 - SOCKET
5 - TORQUE WRENCH
RSGEAR19-35
OUTER TIE ROD (Continued)