Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Tilt)

Tools Required 

J 41688  Tilt Centering Sphere Installer

Important:  Replace the steering column support assembly (1) and the pivot pins if the steering column support assembly (1) and the pivot pins have been staked 3 times.

1. Attach the steering column support assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly (3) with the 4 TORX® head screws (2).

   Tighten 

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

   Fig 1: Steering Column Support Assembly & Screws (Column Shift Tilt)

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2. Lubricate the centering sphere (1) with lithium grease.
3. Insert the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) into J 41688  .
4. Place the base of J 41688  into a vise.
   Fig 2: Centering Sphere, Joint Preload Spring & J 41688 (Column Shift Tilt)

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5. Compress the centering sphere and the joint preload spring.
6. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the clockwise direction until the arms lock in place.
   Fig 3: Rotating Driver Clockwise (Column Shift Tilt)

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7. Attach the race and upper shaft assembly (1) to J 41688  .
8. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly (1) downward 90 degrees until the centering sphere is locked in place.
   Fig 4: Race/Upper Shaft Assembly & J 41688 (Column Shift Tilt)

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9. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly and J 41688  from the vise.
10. Disassemble J 41688  by separating the base.
11. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly, which is now attached to the centering sphere, from J 41688  .
    Fig 5: Removing Race/Upper Shaft Assembly & J 41688 From Vise (Column Shift Tilt)

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12. Apply lithium grease to the exposed steering shaft.
13. Align the lower steering shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly by using the marks.
14. Tilt the lower steering shaft assembly at 90 degrees to the race and upper shaft assembly.
15. Install the lower steering shaft assembly onto the race and upper shaft assembly.
    Fig 6: Installing Lower Steering Shaft Assembly Onto Race/Upper Shaft Assembly (Column Shift Tilt)

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16. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 7: Steering Shaft Assembly & Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly (Column Shift Tilt)

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17. Install the steering shaft assembly with the steering column tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).
18. Maneuver the tilt lever and push the steering column tilt head assembly (1) up towards the steering column in order to lock the steering wheel lock shoes in place.
    Fig 8: Tilt Lever, Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly & Steering Column Jacket Assembly (Column Shift Tilt)

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19. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with lithium grease.
20. Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
21. Stake the steering column support assembly in the 3 locations around each pivot pin.
    Fig 9: Seating Pivot Pins Into Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly (Column Shift Tilt)

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22. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly by performing the following steps:
    1. 22.1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
    2. 22.2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.
23. Install the shaft seal retainer (2) onto the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
    1. 23.1. Align the slots of the shaft seal retainer (2) to the ribs of the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
    2. 23.2. Push the shaft seal retainer (2) onto the steering shaft assembly so that the shaft seal retainer (2) contacts the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
24. Install the steering shaft seal (3) onto the steering shaft assembly.
25. Install the inner boot seal (4) onto the steering shaft assembly.
Fig 10: Adapter/Bearing Assembly, Shaft Seal Retainer, Steering Shaft Seal & Inner Boot Seal (Column Shift Tilt)
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26. Install the linear shift assembly onto the steering column support assembly.
27. Secure the linear shift assembly to the steering column assembly with the 3 flat head tapping screws.

    Move the linear shift assembly out of the PARK position to install the lower socket tapping screw.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the 3 flat head tapping screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 11: Linear Shift Assembly & Screws (Column Shift Tilt)

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28. Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.
29. Put the shift lever clevis into the NEUTRAL position.
    Fig 12: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control (Column Shift Tilt)

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30. Adjust the automatic transmission shift lock control by performing the following steps:
    1. 30.1. Pull out the tab (1) on the adjuster block (2) side of the automatic transmission shift lock control.
    2. 30.2. Press on the adjuster block (2) to compress the internal adjuster spring which disengages the adjuster teeth.
    3. 30.3. Slide the adjuster block (2) as far away from the solenoid as possible.
    4. 30.4. Push inward on the tab (1) in order to lock the adjuster block (2) in place.
Fig 13: Adjusting Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control (Column Shift Tilt)
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31. Inspect the automatic transmission shift lock control for the following items:
    1. 31.1. The automatic transmission shift lock control must lock the shift lever clevis when the shift lever clevis is put into the PARK position.

       Once the steering column is installed in the vehicle, the gear shift lever must remain in the PARK position unless the brake pedal is depressed.

    2. 31.2. The solenoid will be energized.
32. Readjust the automatic transmission shift lock control if needed.
33. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR INFLATOR MODULE COIL CAUTION .

    Important:  Be sure that the electrical contact of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly rests on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.

34. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws into the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.

    Tighten 

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

35. Install the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
36. Install the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)  or Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift) .
    Fig 14: Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch Assembly & Screws (Column Shift Tilt)

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37. Install the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .
38. Install the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
39. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM .