STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
Steering Adjustment
7
(CCI P/N 1014264)
18
20
19
17
13
14
15
18
16
1
2
3
1. Step 1
2. Step 2
3. Step 3
2-2 1/8 inches
(5.1-5.4 cm)
(CCI P/N 1014259)
(CCI P/N 1014264)
22
20
16
16
17
18
1
2
3
19
1. Step 1
2. Step 2
3. Step 3
Figure 7-4
Steering Shaft – Bottom End
Figure 7-5
Steering Shaft – Top End
3.
Position the steering column assembly in the vehicle while inserting the steering column shaft into the upper
universal joint (1). The flat portion of the steering shaft spline (19) must be aligned with the bolt hole in the
universal joint (1) before sliding the spline into the universal joint. While holding the steering column in place,
attach it to the frame using bolts (8), washers (7), and nuts (9)
. Thread the nuts onto the
bolts but do not tighten them.
4.
Install washer (11) and screw (10). Tighten to 20 ft-lb (27 N·m)
.
5.
Install the bolt (2) and lock washer (3) on the upper universal joint and finger-tighten.
6.
Tighten the two nuts (9) and bolts (8) to 18 ft-lb (24.4 N·m)
7.
Tighten the bolt (2) on the upper universal joint to 15 ft-lb (20 N·m)
.
8.
Check the other two bolts of the universal joint (1) to ensure that they are properly tightened to 15 ft-lb (20
N·m)
.
9.
Reinstall dash pocket and related hardware.
10. Reinstall center dash panel in reverse order of disassembly. Make sure the key switch terminals do not touch the
frame and the center dash panel is properly seated and snapped into place.
11. Install front body and bumper.
See Front Body Installation on page 4-4.
12. Connect the battery cables.
See Connecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section 1, Page 1-3. See
Connecting the Batteries – Electric Vehicles, Section 1, Page 1-4.
STEERING ADJUSTMENT
See General Warning on page 1-1.
1.
Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. Note the distance between the passenger side spindle stop (2)
and passenger side A-plate (3)
. The internal stop on the rack must reach its limit of travel
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