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Trim Covers, Shift Lever Seal - Assemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift

Assembly Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture
    • J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin

    Object Number: 415299  Size: SH
  1. Install the upper shroud (2) onto the steering column.
  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.

  3. Screw the 2 TORX® head screws (1) into the upper shroud (2).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 TORX® head screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 368494  Size: SH
  5. Install the shroud protector (1) onto the lower shroud (2).

  6. Object Number: 419648  Size: SH
  7. Install the shift lever seal (2) onto the shift lever assembly (4).
  8. Install the shift lever assembly (4).
  9. Install the shift lever screw (3) into the shift lever assembly (4).
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  11. Slide the shift lever seal (2) down the shift lever assembly (4).

  12. Object Number: 328807  Size: SH
  13. Install the lower shroud onto the upper shroud.
  14. Match the tab slots on the lower shroud with the locking tabs on the upper shroud.
  15. Tilt the lower shroud up.
  16. Slide the lower shroud forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.

  17. Object Number: 415298  Size: SH

    Important: The shift lever seal must fit in the grooves of the shrouds.

  18. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the lower shroud (2).
  19. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

  20. Install the tilt lever.

  21. Object Number: 415301  Size: SH
  22. Remove J 42640 from the lower shroud of the steering column.
  23. Remove the steering column and J 41352 from the vise.

Trim Covers, Shift Lever Seal - Assemble - Off Vehicle Floor Shift

Assembly Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture
    • J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin

    Object Number: 415299  Size: SH
  1. Install the upper shroud (2) onto the steering column.
  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.

  3. Screw the 2 TORX® head screws (1) into the upper shroud (2).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 TORX® head screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 328807  Size: SH
  5. Install the lower shroud onto the upper shroud in the following way:
  6. 3.1. Match the tab slots on the lower shroud with the locking tabs on the upper shroud.
    3.2. Tilt the lower shroud up.
    3.3. Slide the lower shroud forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.

    Object Number: 415298  Size: SH
  7. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the lower shroud (2).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

  9. Install the tilt lever.

  10. Object Number: 415301  Size: SH
  11. Remove J 42640 from the lower shroud of the steering column.
  12. Remove the steering column and J 41352 from the vise.