Steering Column - Automated Equipment: Assembly

All vehicles 

1. Install the steering column lock actuators.
   1. Use ignition lock grease to lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
   2. Install the steering column lock actuators.
      Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Lock Actuators

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NOTE: Coat all surfaces with ignition lock grease.
2. Install the steering column lock pawl.
   1. Position the steering column lock pawl.
   2. Drive in the steering column lock lever pin.
      Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lock Pawl

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3. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
   1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
   2. Install the three bolts.
      Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer Bolt

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NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.
NOTE: Install the steering column bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed.
Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Bearing And Sleeve
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4. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.
5. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
   • Install the screws.
     Fig 5: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Ignition Switch Screws

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6. Install the transmission control selector lever spring clip and the gearshift lever socket bushings on the shift tube.
   • Coat the gearshift lever socket bushings with steering gear grease.
     Fig 6: Coating Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings With Steering Gear Grease

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7. Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
   • Coat the column shift selector plunger with steering gear grease.
     Fig 7: Coating Column Shift Selector Plunger With Steering Gear Grease

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8. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.
   Fig 8: Positioning Gearshift Lever In Shift Tube

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CAUTION: Gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position may be blocked.
Fig 9: Installing Gearshift Lever Pin In Shift Tube
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9. Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.
10. Install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube.
    • Coat the end of the spring with steering gear grease.
      Fig 10: Installing Gearshift Selector Tube Spring In Shift Tube

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11. Install the transmission selector lever arm and support on the shift tube.
    1. Position the transmission selector lever arm and support.
    2. Install the bolts.
       Fig 11: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Transmission Selector Lever Arm And Support Bolt (1 Of 2)

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       Fig 12: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Transmission Selector Lever Arm And Support Bolt (2 Of 2)

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12. Install the shift tube.
    1. Position the shift tube.
    2. Position the shift tube clamps.
    3. Install the bolts.
       Fig 13: Installing Shift Tube

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13. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid and install the bolts.
    Fig 14: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid Bolts

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CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
Fig 15: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (1 Of 2)
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Fig 16: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (2 Of 2)
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14. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the upper steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.

    Vehicles with tilt column 

CAUTION: Install the large steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
Fig 17: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (1 Of 2)
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Fig 18: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (2 Of 2)
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15. On tilt steering columns, install the large steering column bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing.

    All vehicles 

16. Position the steering column shaft in the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    • Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring on the steering column shaft.
      Fig 19: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring On Steering Column Shaft

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17. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 20: Installing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve

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18. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 21: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring

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19. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 22: Installing Snap Ring

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CAUTION: The turn signal cancel cam has a flat surface and a surface that has 4 lobes. Make sure to install the cam with the flat surface upwards. Push the cam onto the shaft until it makes contact with the snap ring.
Fig 23: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam
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20. Install the turn signal cancel cam.
21. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    • Lubricate the lock cylinder housing screws with rust penetrant.
      Fig 24: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws

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NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with rust penetrant.
22. Position the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft in the steering actuator housing.
    • Make sure the upper and lower steering column lock actuators are aligned.
      Fig 25: Positioning Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Column Shaft

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23. Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
    1. Use a shop fabricated tool.
    2. On tilt steering columns, install and compress the steering column position spring.
       Fig 26: Positioning Steering Column Locking Levers On Steering Actuator Housing

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24. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing, and tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.
    Fig 27: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Lock Cylinder Housing Screws

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25. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 28: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring

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    Vehicles with tilt column 

26. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
       Fig 29: Installing Sensor Ring

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    Vehicles with fixed column 

27. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 30: Installing Snap Ring

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    All vehicles 

28. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
    • Install the bolts. Tighten to specification.
      Fig 31: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Ignition Switch Bolts

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NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the 1 o'clock position.
29. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use ignition lock grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
      Fig 32: Installing Steering Column Lock Gear

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30. Install the steering column lock housing bearing.
    • The narrow section of the keyhole should be in the 1 o'clock position, with the tab inboard at the 3 o'clock position and rotate it counterclockwise.
    • Lubricate the steering column lock housing bearing with ignition lock grease.
      Fig 33: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing

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31. Install the bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 34: Installing Bearing Retainer

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32. Install the gearshift lever and the gearshift lever pin.
33. Install the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS .
34. Install the clockspring. Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
35. Install the multifunction switch. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering column removal and installation procedure.
36. Install the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN .