Tools Required

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Important: Once the steering column support assembly and the pivot pins have been staked more than 3 times, they must be replaced.

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).




3. Lubricate the centering sphere (1) with lithium grease.
4. Install the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) into J 41688 .



5. Compress the centering sphere and joint preload spring. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the clockwise direction until the arms lock in place.



6. Install the race and upper shaft assembly (1) into J 41688 .
7. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly (1) 90 degrees.



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.



10. Apply lithium grease centering sphere.
11. Install the lower shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly.



12. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).



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).



16. Install the following components onto the steering shaft assembly:

•	The adapter and bearing assembly (1)

•	The lower bearing seat (2)

•	The lower bearing spring (3)

•	The lower spring retainer (4)

•	The sensor retainer (5)

•	The steering shaft seal (6)




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).




19. Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.
20. Install the gear shift lever and put the column in the neutral position.



21. Adjust the automatic transmission shift lock control using the following steps:

21.1.

Pull the tab (1) out on the block side (2) of the automatic transmission shift lock control.

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.

21.3.

Lock in place by pushing the tab (1) back in.

22. Inspect the automatic transmission shift lock control using the following steps:

22.1.

The automatic transmission shift lock control must lock the shift lever clevis when it is put into the park position.

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.

22.3.

Readjust if needed.





Important: 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.
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 .
26. Install the lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle .