Tools Required

J 42640 Centering Sphere Installer Tool

Important: Once the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times, the steering column support assembly must be replaced.

1. Install the steering column support assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly (3).

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.

2. Install the 4 new torx screws (2) into the steering column support assembly (1).

Tighten
Tighten the torx 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 42640



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



7. Install the race and upper shaft assembly into J 42640 .
8. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees.



9. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly with J 42640 .
10. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees from J 42640 .
11. Remove J 42640 with the race and upper shaft assembly.



12. Apply lithium grease to the race and upper shaft assembly (1).
13. Install the lower shaft assembly (2) onto the race and upper shaft assembly (1).



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



15. Install the steering column tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column jacket assembly (4).
16. Install the 2 pivot pins (3)into the steering column tilt head assembly.
17. Stake the pivot pin locations (2) in three places.



18. Install the steering wheel speed sensor to the adapter and bearing assembly.



19. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the lower end of the steering shaft assembly.



20. Install the foam insulator (1).



21. Install the linear shift assembly onto the steering column jacket assembly.
22. Install the 3 flat head 6-lobed socket tapping screws

The linear shift assembly must be out of the PARK position in order to install the lower socket tapping screw.

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




23. Install the electrical brake transmission system interlock actuator.
24. Install the gear shift lever. Put the column in the NEUTRAL position.



25. Adjust the electrical brake transmission system interlock actuator.

25.1.

Pull out the tab (1) on the block side (2) of the electrical brake transmission system interlock actuator.

25.2.

Press on the adjuster block (2) to disengage the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block (2) as far away from the solenoid as possible.

25.3.

Lock the adjuster block in place by pushing the tab (2) inward.

26. Inspect the electrical brake transmission system interlock actuator.

26.1.

The electrical brake transmission system interlock actuator must lock the shift lever clevis when the shift lever clevis is put into the PARK position.

26.2.

When the column is installed in the vehicle you must depress the brake pedal in orde to shift the gear shift lever out of the PARK position. The solenoid will be energized.

26.3.

Readjust the electrical brake transmission system interlock actuator if needed.




27. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
28. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws into the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.

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

29. Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
30. Install the lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle .