Steering Column - Manual Transmission: Assembly

All vehicles 

1. Install the steering column lock lever actuator.
   1. Lubricate the steering column lock lever actuator with ignition lock grease.
   2. Install the steering column lock lever actuator.
      Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Lock Lever Actuator

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2. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
   1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
   2. Install the three bolts.
      Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer

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NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.
Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Bearing & Sleeve
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3. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.
4. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed.
CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (1 Of 2)
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Fig 5: Installing Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (2 Of 2)
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5. Install the steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.

   Vehicles with tilt steering column 

CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
Fig 6: Installing Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (1 Of 2)
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Fig 7: Installing Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (2 Of 2)
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6. Install the steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.

   All vehicles 

7. 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 8: Positioning Steering Column Shaft In Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing

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8. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
   Fig 9: Installing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve

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9. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
   Fig 10: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring

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10. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 11: Installing Snap Ring

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11. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    Fig 12: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws Loosely

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12. Install the turn signal cancel cam.
    Fig 13: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam

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NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with ignition lock grease.
13. Position the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft on the steering actuator housing.
    • Make sure the upper and lower steering column lock actuators are aligned.
      Fig 14: Positioning Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing & Steering Column Shaft On Steering Actuator Housing

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14. Position the steering column locking levers (3B661) 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 15: Positioning Steering Column Locking Levers On Steering Actuator Housing

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    Vehicles with tilt steering column 

15. Tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.
    Fig 16: Tightening Lock Cylinder Housing Screws

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    Vehicles with fixed steering column 

16. Install the steering column spacer (3C549). Tighten the two lock cylinder housing screws.
    • The steering column spacer is installed on the LH side of the steering column.
      Fig 17: Installing Steering Column Spacer & Tightening Lock Cylinder Housing Screws

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    All vehicles 

17. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 18: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring

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    Vehicles with tilt steering column 

18. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
       Fig 19: Installing Sensor Ring

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    Vehicles with fixed steering column 

19. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 20: Installing Snap Ring

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    All vehicles 

20. Install the ignition switch.
    Fig 21: Installing Ignition Switch

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NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear should be in the 1 o'clock position.
21. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use ignition lock grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
      Fig 22: Installing Steering Column Lock Gear

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22. 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 23: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing

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23. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 24: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Retainer

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering column removal and installation procedure.
24. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to COLUMN .
25. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder. For additional information, refer to Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder-Functional Lock Cylinder  or to IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER-NON-FUNCTIONAL LOCK CYLINDER .