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Tools Required

J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture

    • The column must be in the 12 o'clock position.

       Important: To align the steering shaft assembly to the 12 o'clock position. Turn the key to the off/lock position. Pull the key out and turn the steering shaft untill you hear a click.

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Object Number: 371120  Size: SH
  • Install the electrical BTSI actuactor (3) on to the steering column lower support (2) and the shift tube (1).
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    Object Number: 324912  Size: SH
  • Adjust the electrical BTSI actuator.
  • 0.1. Pull the tab  (1) out on the block side (2) of the electrical BTSI actuator.
    0.2. Press on the adjuster block (2) to compress the internal adjuster spring to disengage the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block as far away from the solenoid as possible.
    0.3. Lock in place by pushing the tab (1) back in.
    0.1. Inspect the electrical BTSI actuator.
    0.2. The electrical BTSI actuator must lock the gear shift lever when it is put into the park position.
    0.3. When the column is installed in the vehicle you will not be able to shift the gear lever out of the park position without pressing on the brake pedal. The solenoid will be energized.
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    Object Number: 343711  Size: SH
  • Put the wire harness assembly into the wire harness strap (1).
  • Important: Turn the key to the on position to unlock the steering shaft.

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  • Remove the column from the J 41352 .