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

Important:  Replace the steering column support assembly (1) if the steering column support assembly (1) has been staked 3 times.

1. Attach the steering column support assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly (3) with 4 TORX head screws (2). Tighten the screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
   Fig 1: Steering Column Support Assembly

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2. Install the steering column shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
   Fig 2: Steering Column Shaft Assembly

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3. Install the steering column shaft assembly with the steering column tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).
Fig 3: Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly & Steering Column Jacket Assembly
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4. Maneuver the tilt knob and push the steering column tilt head assembly (1) up towards the steering column in order to lock the steering wheel lock shoes in place.
5. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with lithium grease.
Fig 4: Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly Pivot Pin
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6. Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
7. Stake the steering column support assembly in 3 locations around each pivot pin.
8. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly by performing the following steps:
   1. 8.1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
   2. 8.2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.
      Fig 5: Steering Column Shaft Bearing Assembly

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9. Install the dual triangle sensor assembly (2) onto the steering column jacket assembly (3).
Fig 6: Dual Triangle Sensor Assembly
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10. Install the sensor retainer (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly (3).
11. Install the linear shift and the automatic transmission shift lock control only. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift) .
12. Install the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
13. 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)  .
14. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
15. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .