Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket Assemble - Off Vehicle

Tools Required 

J 41688  Centering Sphere Installer Tool

1. Install the steering column support assembly (1) to the jacket assembly.
   Fig 1: Steering Column Support Assembly

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   NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
2. Secure by using the 4 TORX® screws (2).

   Tighten 

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

Fig 2: Centering Sphere
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3. Lubricate the centering sphere (1) with lithium grease.
4. Install the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) into J 41688. 
5. Compress the centering sphere and joint preload spring with J 41688. 
   Fig 3: Compressing Centering Sphere & Joint Preload Spring

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6. Install the race and upper shaft assembly (1). Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees and remove with the centering sphere.
   Fig 4: Installing Race & Upper Shaft Assembly

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7. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly with J 41688. 
8. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees and remove.
   Fig 5: Removing Race & Upper Shaft Assembly

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9. Apply lithium grease to the race and upper shaft assembly.
10. Install the lower shaft assembly onto the race and upper shaft assembly following the marks from the disassemble procedure.
    Fig 6: Installing Lower Shaft Assembly Onto Race & Upper Shaft Assembly

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11. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 7: Steering Shaft Assembly

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12. Install the tilt head assembly (1) and the lower steering shaft (3) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).
    Fig 8: Tilt Head Assembly

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    IMPORTANT: Replace the steering column support assembly if the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times.
13. Install the 2 pivot pins onto the steering column support assembly.
    Fig 9: Pivot Pins

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Fig 10: Lower Steering Shaft Components
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14. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
15. Install the lower bearing seat (2).
16. Install the lower bearing spring (3).
17. Install the lower spring retainer (4).
18. Install the sensor retainer (5).
19. Install the steering shaft seal (6).
20. Install the linear shift assembly. Refer to LINEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY - ASSEMBLE - Off Vehicle .
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR INFLATOR MODULE COIL CAUTION .
21. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to TURN SIGNAL AND MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ASSEMBLE - Off Vehicle .
22. Install the tilt spring. Refer to TILT SPRING - ASSEMBLE - Off Vehicle .
23. Install the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK MODULE - ASSEMBLE - Off Vehicle .
24. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .