Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)

Tools Required: 

• J 41688  Centering Sphere Installer
• J 21854-01  Pivot Pin Remover

1. Install the steering column support assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly (3).
2. Install the 4 new TORX® head screws (2).

   Tighten: 

   Tighten the 4 TORX® head screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft) 

   Fig 1: Steering Column Support Assembly To The Steering Column Jacket Assembly

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3. Lubricate the centering sphere (1) with lithium grease.
4. Install the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) into J 41688  .
   Fig 2: Centering Sphere And Joint Preload Spring

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5. Compress the centering sphere and joint preload spring. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the clockwise direction until the arms lock in place.
   Fig 3: Compressing The Centering Sphere And Joint Preload Spring

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6. Install the race and upper shaft assembly (1) into J 41688  .
7. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly (1) 90 degrees.
   Fig 4: Installing The Race And Upper Shaft Assembly To Special Tool

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8. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly with J 41688  .
9. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees from J 41688  and remove with the race and upper shaft assembly.
   Fig 5: Removing Race And Upper Shaft Assembly

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10. Apply lithium grease centering sphere.
11. Install the lower shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly.
    Fig 6: Install The Lower Shaft Assembly To The Race And Upper Shaft Assembly

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12. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 7: Install The Steering Shaft Assembly Into The Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly

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13. Install the steering column tilt head assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly (4).
14. Install the 2 pivot pins (3).
15. Stake the pivot pins location (2).
    Fig 8: Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly To The Steering Column Jacket Assembly

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16. Install the following components onto the steering shaft assembly:
    1. 16.1. adapter and bearing assembly (1)
    2. 16.2. lower bearing seat (2)
    3. 16.3. lower bearing spring (3)
    4. 16.4. lower spring retainer (4)
    5. 16.5. sensor retainer (5)
    6. 16.6. steering shaft seal (6)
    Fig 9: Steering Shaft Assembly Components
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17. Install the linear shift assembly.
18. Install the 3 flat head 6 lobed socket tapping screws. The linear shift assembly must be out of the PARK position to install the lower socket tapping screw.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the 3 flat head 6 lobed socket tapping screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in) 

    Fig 10: Linear Shaft Assembly

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19. Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.
20. Install the gear shift lever and put the column in the NEUTRAL position.
    Fig 11: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control

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21. Adjust the automatic transmission shift lock control using the following steps:
    1. 21.1. Pull the tab (1) out on the block side (2) of the automatic transmission shift lock control.
    2. 21.2. Press on the adjuster block (2) to compress the internal adjuster spring to disengage the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block (2) as far away from the solenoid as possible.
    3. 21.3. Lock in place by pushing the tab (1) back in.
    Fig 12: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
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22. Inspect the automatic transmission shift lock control using the following steps:
    1. 22.1. The automatic transmission shift lock control must lock the shift lever clevis when it is put into the PARK position.
    2. 22.2. When the column is installed in the vehicle you will not be able to shift the gear shift lever out of the PARK position without pressing on the brake pedal. The solenoid will be energized.
    3. 22.3. Readjust if needed.
    NOTE: The electrical contact on the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly must rest on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.
23. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.
    Fig 13: Turn Signal And Multifunction Switch Assembly

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24. Install the 2 pan head tapping screws.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in) 

25. Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)  or Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift)  .
26. Install the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)  or Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift)  .