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3. 3. Remove the driver air bag module. REFER to: Driver Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, 4. 4. Connect the air bag simulators to the sub-harnesses in place of the driver air bag module at the top of the steering column. 5. 5. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times until the power steering fluid has reached normal operating temperature. 6. 6. Using a suitable torque wrench and socket, check the steering wheel turning effort. 7. 7. If the steering wheel turning effort is greater than the specification, install a new steering gear. REFER to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications), Steering Column Universal Joint 1. WARNING: Make sure a new steering column flexible coupling bolt is installed. 1. Detach the steering column from the steering gear pinion. Discard the steering column to steering gear pinion retaining bolt. 2. 2. Check for smooth movement of the steering column universal joint. 1. Hold the steering column universal joint yoke. If the movement is not smooth or resistance is felt, install a new steering column. 3. 3. Hold both of the steering column universal joint yokes and twist them clockwise and counterclockwise. If movement is felt, install a new steering column.
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