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Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)

    Fig 1: View Of Steering Column Support Assembly & TORX(R) Head Screws
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    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: Replace the steering column support assembly if the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times.
  1. Attach the steering column support assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly with 4 new TORX® head screws (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

    2. Fig 2: Steering Column Tilt Head & Shaft Assemblies
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  2. Install the steering column shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    3. Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Shaft Assembly Into The Steering Column Support Assembly (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)
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  3. Install the steering column shaft assembly with the steering column tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly (2).
  4. Move the tilt knob and push the steering column tilt head assembly up towards the steering column in order to lock the steering wheel lock shoes in place.
    5. Fig 4: View Of Pivot Pins At Steering Column Assembly
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    IMPORTANT: Replace the steering column support assembly if the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times.
  5. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with lithium grease.
  6. Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
  7. Stake the steering column support assembly in 3 locations around each pivot pin (1).
    8. Fig 5: View Of Adapter & Bearing Assembly
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  8. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly by performing the following steps:
    1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
    2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.
    9. Fig 6: Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly & Screws
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    IMPORTANT: Be sure that the electrical contact of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) rests on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.
  9. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
  10. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

  11. Install the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  12. Install the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  13. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  14. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM in SIR.
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