Steering Column - Automated Equipment: Assembly

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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.
Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lock Pawl
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2. Install the steering column lock pawl.
   1. Position the steering column lock pawl.
   2. Drive in the steering column lock lever pin.
3. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
   1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
   2. Install the three bolts.
   Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer

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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 & 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 bolts.
   Fig 5: Installing Ignition Switch

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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: Installing Transmission Control Selector Lever Spring Clip & Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings On Shift Tube

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7. Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
   • Coat the column shift selector plunger with steering gear grease.
   Fig 7: Installing Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger

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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: Installing Transmission Selector Lever Arm & Support On Shift Tube

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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 12: Installing Shift Tube

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13. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid and install the bolts.
    Fig 13: Positioning Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid

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CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
Fig 14: Positioning Upper Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
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Fig 15: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
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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 Steering 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 16: Positioning Large Steering Column Bearing Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
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Fig 17: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
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15. Install the large steering column bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing.

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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 18: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring On Steering Column Shaft

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17. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 19: Installing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve

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18. Install the steering column bearing spring.
    Fig 20: Installing Steering Column Bearing Spring

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19. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 21: Installing Snap Ring

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20. Install the turn signal cancel cam.
    Fig 22: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam

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21. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    Fig 23: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws Loosely

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NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with rust penetrant.
Fig 24: Positioning Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing & Steering Column Shaft On Steering Actuator Housing
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22. 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.
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 25: Installing Steering Column Locking Levers

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    Vehicles With Tilt Steering Column 

24. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing, and tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.
    Fig 26: Positioning Lock Cylinder Housing & Steering Actuator Housing

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    Vehicles With Fixed Steering Column 

25. Install the steering column spacer. Tighten the two lock cylinder housing screws.
    • The steering column spacer is installed on the LH side of the steering columns.
    Fig 27: Installing Steering Column Spacer

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    All Vehicles 

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

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    Vehicles With Tilt Steering Column 

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

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    All Vehicles 

28. Install the shock absorber electronic steering sensor.
    1. Position the shock absorber electronic steering sensor.
    2. Install the screws.
    3. Connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 30: Installing Shock Absorber Electronic Steering Sensor

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29. On fixed steering column equipped vehicles, install the snap ring.
    Fig 31: Installing Snap Ring

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NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the 1 o'clock position.
Fig 32: Installing Steering Column Lock Gear
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30. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use ignition lock grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
31. 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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32. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 34: 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.
33. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN  .