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 3 bolts.
      Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer Bolts

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NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward.
Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Bearing And Sleeve
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3. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.
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 In Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (1 Of 2)
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Fig 5: Installing Steering Column Bearing In Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (2 Of 2)
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4. Install the steering column bearing in the steering column lock cylinder housing.

   Vehicles with tilt 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 In Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (1 Of 2)
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Fig 7: Installing Steering Column Bearing In Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (2 Of 2)
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5. On a tilt steering column, install the steering column bearing in the steering column lock cylinder housing.

   All vehicles 

6. 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: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring On Steering Column Shaft

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

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

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9. Install the snap ring.
   Fig 11: 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 12: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam
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10. Install the turn signal cancel cam.
11. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    • Lubricate the lock cylinder housing screws with ignition lock grease.
      Fig 13: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws

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NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with ignition lock grease.
12. 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 And Steering Column Shaft On Steering Actuator Housing

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13. Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
    1. Using a shop fabricated tool, position the steering column locking levers.
    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 column 

14. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing, and tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.
    Fig 16: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Lock Cylinder Housing Screws

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    All vehicles 

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

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    Vehicles with tilt column 

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

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    Vehicles with fixed column 

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

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18. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
    • Install the screws.
      Fig 20: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Ignition Switch Screws

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

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20. 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 22: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing

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21. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the 4 retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 23: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Retainer

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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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
22. Install the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN .