Telescopic Mechanism: Reassembly
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- Lubricate all sliding surfaces of telescopic assembly and inside of wing bracket. Install locking shaft and rod into shaft. Install key into keyway on telescopic shaft.
- Insert telescopic shaft with key into locking shaft/rod assembly. Install first snap ring on telescopic shaft in groove closest to key. Aligning slot in sleeve bushing with threaded opening, install sleeve bushing into wing bracket. Install bearing into wing bracket.
- Slide wing bracket with bushing over telescopic shaft. Lock bracket in place with second snap ring. Install wing bracket assembly into tilt bracket/locking shaft assembly. Ensure slot in sleeve bushing is still aligned with threaded opening of wing bracket. Lubricate tapered end of adjusting screw.
- Install adjusting screw and lock nut. Turn adjusting screw in until seated. Back off adjusting screw 20-30 degrees. While holding adjusting screw in position, tighten lock nut to 108-144 INCH lbs. (12-16 N.m). Check for excessive play in wing bracket.
- With telescopic shaft fully extended, install wiring harness, column covers and combination switch. Install steering wheel and horn pad. Check operation of combination switch, steering wheel lock, tilt mechanism and telescopic mechanism.