FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Page E-17
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
B
B
Fig. 23 Small Retaining Ring Orientation
Slide wave washer into base of steering column.
To install steering shaft and bearing assembly, apply
wheel bearing grease to lip of seal in bushing (12) at top
of column and press steering shaft and bearing assem-
bly into column base. Secure with large retaining ring
making sure it is fully seated in groove of column.
Place steering column on vehicle and tighten column
bolts (5) to 29 ft. lbs. (39 Nm) torque.
Tighten bolt (1) securing intermediate shaft to steering
shaft to 156 - 216 in. lbs. (180 - 250 kg cm) torque.
Install front wheel(s) per WHEELS AND TIRES section
and lower vehicle per SAFETY section
Install steering wheel. “Steering Wheel Replacement” on
Page E-15)
Install with arch
up as shown
Small
Retaining
Ring
Groove
Bearing
Steering
Shaft