Specifications

monitoring for a popping noise or sensation. If a popping noise or sensation can be heard and/or felt in the
steering column while turning, perform the Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
• Start the engine.
• Rotate the steering wheel so that the steering wheel is in an upside down position then remove the
ignition key to lock the steering wheel in this position.
• Remove the three screws that secure the lower edge of the steering column opening cover to the
lower instrument panel reinforcement.
• Using a trim stick or another suitable wide-bladed tool, gently pry the upper edge of the steering
column opening cover. Pry just below the cluster bezel on each side of the steering column away
from the instrument panel far enough to disengage the snap clip retainers from the receptacles in
the instrument panel.
• Remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel.
• Loosen the steering column attaching nuts.
• Bounce the steering wheel lightly in a vertical motion to normalize the alignment.
• Without influencing the new location of the steering column, tighten the passenger side rearward
nut to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
• Next, tighten the front driver side nut to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
• Tighten the remaining steering column attaching nuts to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
• Tighten the upper intermediate shaft attachment bolt to 57 N.m (42 ft. lbs.).
• Position the steering column opening cover to the instrument panel.
• Align the snap clip retainers on the steering column opening cover with the receptacles in the
instrument panel.
• Press firmly on the steering column opening cover over the snap clip locations until each of the
snap clips is fully engaged in its receptacle.
• Install and tighten the three screws that secure the lower edge of the steering column opening
cover to the lower instrument panel reinforcement. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
• Start the engine then, rotate the steering wheel back to its normal position.
Hot to properly Dyno Test Modifications
• Install Modification (Skip to next step if already installed)
• Reset PCM (All Adaptives)
• Drive Vehicle for minimum 50-75 miles to allow for PCM “Learning”
• Dyno Test Vehicle
• Install Test Comparison Modification
• Reset PCM (All Adaptives)
• Drive Vehicle for minimum 50-75 miles to allow for PCM “Learning”
• Dyno Test Vehicle
To keep things somewhat consistent, use the same dyno to eliminate variances between different
dynometers. Also, keep the hood DOWN when testing. If you want to take "Real World" readings, close
the hood as we don't drive around with the hood up. (Use a fan in front of the vehicle though.)