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Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift

Assembly Procedure


    Object Number: 389651  Size: SH

    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.

  1. Attach the steering column support assembly (2) to the steering column jacket assembly (3) with 4 TORX® head screws (1).
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the 4 TORX® screws to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 389648  Size: SH
  3. Install the steering shaft assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly (2).

  4. Object Number: 389642  Size: SH
  5. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly by performing the following steps:
  6. 3.1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
    3.2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.
  7. Install the shaft seal retainer (2) onto the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  8. 4.1. Align the slots of the shaft seal retainer (2) to the ribs of the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
    4.2. Push the shaft seal retainer (2) onto the steering shaft assembly so that the shaft seal retainer (2) contacts the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  9. Install the steering shaft seal (3) onto the steering shaft assembly.
  10. Install the inner boot seal (4) onto the steering shaft assembly.

  11. Object Number: 324921  Size: SH
  12. Install the linear shift assembly onto the steering column support assembly.
  13. Secure the linear shift assembly to the steering column support assembly with 3 flat head tapping screws.
  14. Move the linear shift assembly out of the park position to install the lower socket tapping screw.

    Tighten
    Tighten the 3 flat head tapping screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 324919  Size: SH
  15. Install the electrical BTSI actuator.
  16. Put the shift lever clevis into the neutral position.

  17. Object Number: 324912  Size: SH
  18. Adjust the electrical BTSI actuator by performing the following steps:
  19. 11.1. Pull out the tab (1) on the adjuster block side (2) of the electrical BTSI actuator.
    11.2. Press on the adjuster block (2) to compress the internal adjuster spring which disengages the adjuster teeth.
    11.3. Slide the adjuster block (2) as far away from the solenoid as possible.
    11.4. Push inward on the tab (1) in order to lock the adjuster block in place.
  20. Inspect the electrical BTSI actuator for the following items:
  21. 12.1. The electrical BTSI actuator must lock the shift lever clevis when the shift lever clevis is put into the park position.

    Once the steering column is installed in the vehicle, the gear shift lever must remain in the park position unless the brake pedal is depressed.

    12.2. The solenoid will be energized.
  22. Readjust the electrical BTSI actuator if needed.

  23. Object Number: 324887  Size: SH

    Important: Be sure that the electrical contact of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) rests on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.

  24. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly onto the steering column housing assembly.
  25. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws into the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.
  26. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  27. Install the lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle Floor Shift

Assembly Procedure


    Object Number: 389651  Size: SH

    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.

  1. Attach the steering column support assembly (2) to the steering column jacket assembly (3) with 4 new TORX® head screws (1).
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the 4 TORX® head screws to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 389648  Size: SH
  3. Install the steering shaft assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).

  4. Object Number: 389642  Size: SH
  5. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly by performing the following steps:
  6. 3.1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
    3.2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.
  7. Install the shaft seal retainer (2) onto the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  8. 4.1. Align the slots of the shaft seal retainer (2) to the ribs of the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
    4.2. Push the shaft seal retainer (2) onto the steering shaft assembly so that the shaft seal retainer (2) contacts the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  9. Install the steering shaft seal (3) onto the steering shaft assembly.
  10. Install the inner boot seal (4) onto the steering shaft assembly.

  11. Object Number: 322982  Size: SH

    Important: The electrical contact of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) must rest on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.

  12. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) onto the steering column housing assembly.
  13. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

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