Tools Required

1. Remove the steering column housing assembly. Refer to Steering Column Housing - Off Vehicle .



2. Remove the lower bearing adapter clip (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.
3. Remove the bearing adapter retainer (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (4).
4. Remove the lower bearing adapter (3) from the steering column jacket assembly (4).



5. Remove the steering shaft assembly.

Important: Mark the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower steering shaft assembly to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned  180 degrees.

6. Mark the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower steering shaft assembly.



7. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly (1)  90 degrees to the lower steering shaft assembly (2) to disengage.



8. Insert the race and upper shaft assembly (1) into J 41688 .
9. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly (1)  90 degrees to disengage.



10. Remove the 4 screw supports (2) from the steering column housing support.
11. Dispose of screws (2).
12. Remove 2 oval head cross recess screws (6) from the shift lever gate.
13. Remove the shift lever gate (1).
14. Remove the steering column housing support assembly (4) with the dimmer switch actuator rod (3) from the gearshift lever bowl assembly (5).
15. Remove the dimmer switch actuator rod (3) from the steering column housing support.



16. Remove the shift tube retaining ring (2).
17. Dispose of the shift tube retaining ring (2).
18. Remove the thrust washer (1)




Important: The shift tube lever must be in position to clear the steering column jacket assembly for removal. Forcing the shift tube lever against the steering column jacket assembly may cause damage to the steering column jacket assembly.

19. Align the shift tube (1) to the gearshift lever bowl assembly (2).



20. Remove the shift tube (1) from the gearshift lever bowl assembly (2) using J 23072 .



21. Remove the lock plate (1) from the gearshift lever bowl assembly (4).
22. Remove the wave washer (2).
23. Remove the gearshift lever bowl (4) assembly from the steering column jacket assembly (6).
24. Remove the gearshift bowl shroud (5) from the gearshift lever bowl assembly (4).
25. Remove the shift lever spring (3).

Tools Required

1. Install the gearshift bowl shroud (5) to the gearshift lever bowl assembly (4).
2. Lubricate the shift lever spring (3) with lithium grease.
3. Install the shift lever spring (3).
4. Lubricate the wave washer (2) with lithium grease.
5. Install the wave washer (2).
6. Install the lock plate (1) into the gearshift lever bowl assembly (4).
7. Install the gearshift lever bowl assembly (4) to the steering column jacket assembly (6)



8. Insert the shift tube assembly (1) through the bottom of the steering column jacket assembly (2).
9. Line up the keyway from the shift tube assembly (1) with the keyway on the gearshift lever bowl assembly.
10. Apply just enough pressure to extend the shift tube assembly (1) past the lock plate.



11. Slide the thrust washer (1) onto the shift tube assembly.
12. Slide the shift tube retaining ring (2) onto the shift tube assembly.
13. Use the J 23073-01 to seat the gearshift lever bowl assembly and the shift tube retaining ring (2).




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.

14. Install the shift lever gate (1) and secure using 2 oval head cross recess screws (6).

Tighten
Tighten the 2 oval head cross recess screws (6) to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

15. Install the dimmer switch actuator rod (3) into the steering column housing support (4).
16. Install the steering column housing support (4) into the gearshift lever bowl assembly (5).

Important: The support screws require a thread locking compound. New screw supports must be used when reassembling the steering column housing support (4).

17. Install 4 new support screws (2).

Tighten
Tighten the 4 new support screws (2) to 8.5 N·m (75 lb in).

18. The dimmer switch actuator rod (3) will rest in the slot on the dimmer switch assembly.



19. Lubricate the inside of the centering sphere with lithium grease.
20. Install the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) into the J 41688 .



21. Compress the centering sphere and the joint preload spring in J 41688 .

Rotate the driver of J 41688  90 degrees in the clockwise direction until the arms lock in place.




22. Install the race and upper shaft assembly (1).

Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly (1)  90 degrees.




23. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly (1) with J 41688 .
24. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly (1) with the centering sphere from the J 41688 .



25. Apply lithium grease to the race and upper shaft assembly (1).
26. Align the marks on the race and upper shaft assembly (1) with the marks on the lower steering shaft assembly (2).
27. Install the lower steering shaft assembly (2).



28. Install the steering shaft assembly into the steering column jacket assembly.
29. Install the steering column housing assembly. Refer to Steering Column Housing - Off Vehicle .



30. Lubricate the inside of the lower bearing adapter (3).
31. Install the lower bearing adapter (3) to the steering column jacket assembly (4).
32. Install the bearing adapter retainer (2).
33. Install the lower bearing adapter clip (1).