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5. Install the front differential assembly (see under Drive
System - Front Differential).
6. Install the EPS assembly (see Electronic Power Steer-
ing (EPS) in this section).
7. Install the hood and grille.
Steering Wheel
REMOVING
1. Remove the steering wheel cover; then match mark
the steering shaft and steering wheel.
NOTE: Any time steering components are disas-
sembled, all connecting components should be
marked for proper alignment during assembling.
2. Remove the hairpin clip from the steering shaft; then
remove the nut securing the steering wheel and
remove the steering wheel.
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INSPECTING
1. Inspect the steering wheel for cracks, missing pad-
ding, or broken spokes.
2. Inspect the splines for wear.
3. Check that the steering wheel is not bent.
INSTALLING
1. Install the steering wheel aligning the two match
marks; then apply a drop of red Loctite #271 to the
threads of the nut and secure the steering wheel.
Tighten to 25 ft-lb.
NOTE: If a new steering wheel is being installed,
mark the wheel as close as possible to the old wheel
mark; then check for proper positioning with the front
wheels straight forward.
2. Install the hairpin clip on the steering shaft.
NOTE: If the hole in the steering shaft does not
align with the slots in the nut, tighten the nut slightly
until the next slot aligns with the hole.
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Steering Shaft
REMOVING
1. Remove the steering wheel (see Steering Wheel in this
section).
2. Remove the hood and grille (see Hood in this section).
3. Remove the upper pivot bolt on the steering tilt link
and drop the tilt link down clear of the dash.
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4. Remove four upper dash mounting screws and block
the dash to the rear.
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5. Remove the steering shaft housing support hold-down
strap; then remove the U-clamp from the lower steer-
ing shaft support.