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NOTE: Lubricate the steering column lock lever actuators with premium long-life grease.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Lower Lock Actuator

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Install the steering column lock actuators.
- Install the steering column lower lock actuator.
- Install the steering column upper lock actuator.
Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer Bolts
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- Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
- Install the bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

NOTE: The UP position of the bearing must be facing forward.

Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Bearing And Sleeve

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Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Outer race
2	3517	Bearing (in the UP position)
3	-	Ball
4	-	Inner race

Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.

Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Bearing And Sleeve

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CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.

NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.

Install the steering column bearing in the steering column lock cylinder housing.

Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Outer race
2	-	Bearing (in the UP position)
3	-	Ball
4	-	Inner race

Fig 5: Installing Steering Column Bearing In Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing

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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 1: Locating Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
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Install the steering column bearing sleeve.

Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
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Install the steering column upper bearing spring.

Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Bearing Spring
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Install the snap ring.

Fig 4: Locating 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 5: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam

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Install the turn signal cancel cam.
Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.

Fig 6: Locating Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
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- Lubricate the lock cylinder housing with premium long-life grease.

NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with premium long-life grease.

Fig 7: Locating Lock Cylinder Housing And Shaft On Actuator Housing

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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.
Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
- Using a shop fabricated tool, position the steering column locking levers.
- On tilt steering columns, install and compress the steering column position spring.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Shop Fabricated Tool & Steering Column Position Spring
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