Directional Signal Switch: Installation

On standard columns, feed the connector and protector cover down through the housing and under the mounting bracket. On tilt columns, feed connector down through the housing and then install protector cover.
CAUTION: It is extremely important that only specified screws, bolts and nuts be used during reassembly. Use of overlength screws could prevent a portion of column from compressing under impact.
On all columns, install the 3 switch mounting screws and clip the connector to the bracket. Install trim panel, hazard warning knob and directional signal lever.
Ensure switch is in "Neutral" position and hazard warning switch is out. Install thrust washer, upper bearing preload spring and canceling cam. Place lock plate onto the end of the shaft and depress using tool (J-23653).
Install a NEW snap ring on the steering shaft. Install cover on lock plate and snap into position. Install steering wheel.

To install switch, proceed as follows: Wrap ends of signal switch wires with tape and guide them through the opening at lower left side of bearing housing (Tilt Column) and out the lower end of shift lever housing and under dash seal.
Place directional signal switch in position and install screws. Torque screws to 25 INCH lbs. (2.8 N.m). With Tilt Columns, align openings in signal switch cover with proper lever positions and tap cover into place using plastic hammer.
Install tilt release lever. Install automatic transmission selector dial, pointer, dial illumination light and cap if equipped). On all models, install signal switch lever and hazard warning knob.
Bend wire harness connector tabs out of each wire before installing in half moon connector. Install each wire in its marked position and reconnect signal switch harness.
Snap wire harness protector into column retaining slots and install signal canceling cam and spring. Install steering wheel and column-to-instrument panel trim plate (if equipped).