Steering Column Unit Repair (Column Shift)
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Steering Column Unit Repair (Floor Shift)
SUB SECTION A
INCLUDES: COIL ASM, SHAFT LOCK, TURN SIGNAL CANCELLING CAM, UPPER BEARING SPRING, UPPER BEARING SEAT, INNER RACE, TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, BUZZER SWITCH, AND PASS KEY LOCK CYLINDER SET
Tools Required:
J 23653-C Lock Plate Compressor
Important: Before performing any service procedures in this section, removal of Inflator Module and Steering Wheel is required.
Remove or Disconnect
(Figures 1, 2 - 9)
NOTICE: Place ignition to "LOCK" position to prevent uncentering coil asm.
1. Coil asm retaining ring (2).
2. Coil asm (3) off shaft end, allowing coil to hang freely.
NOTICE: Coil asm will become uncentered if:
1) column is separated from steering gear and is allowed to rotate. or
2) centering spring is depressed. allowing hub to rotate while coil is removed from column. (In the event this occurs, see figure 12.)
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3. Wave washer (4).
4. Shaft lock retaining ring (5) using J 23653-C to depress shaft lock (6).
5. Shaft lock (6).
6. Turn signal cancelling cam asm (7).
7. Upper bearing spring (8).
8. Upper bearing inner race seat (13).
9. Inner race (14).
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10. Turn signal to "RIGHT TURN" position.
11. Multi-function lever.
12. Screws (10), (27) and signal switch arm (11).
13. Turn signal switch screws (9).
14. Hazard knob assembly.
15. Turn signal switch asm (12).
^ Allow switch to hang freely if removal is not necessary.
^ To remove:
a) Wiring protector (26).
b) Gently pull wire harness through "IP" bracket and column housing.
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NOTICE: Shroud (28) must be removed from connector before pulling connector through column.
16. Coil asm (3), if necessary.
^ To remove:
a) Yellow connector shroud (28) from black terminal connector.
b) Wiring protector (26).
c) Attach a length of mechanics wire to black terminal connector to aid in reassembly.
d) Gently pull wire through "IP" bracket and column housing.
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17. Key from PASS KEY lock cylinder set (20).
18. Buzzer switch asm (16) and buzzer switch retaining clip (17) using a paper clip.
19. Reinsert key in PASS KEY lock cylinder (20).
20. Key in "LOCK" position.
21. Lock retaining screw (18).
22. PASS KEY lock cylinder (20).
^ To remove:
a) Disconnect terminal connector.
b) Wiring protector (26).
c) Attach a length of mechanics wire to terminal connector to aid in reassembly.
d) Gently pull wire through "IP" bracket and column housing.
Install or Connect
(Figures 1, 2 - 13)
NOTICE: Ensure all fasteners are securely seated before applying required torque. Failure to do may result in component damage or malfunctioning of steering column.
NOTICE: Route wire from lock cylinder as shown. Do not twist wires. Failure to do so may result in component damage or malfunction of PASS KEY lock cylinder.
1. PASS KEY lock cylinder (20).
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NOTICE: Gently pull lower lock cylinder wire to remove any wire kinks that may be inside column asm.
2. Lock retaining screw (18).
Tighten
Tighten screw (18) to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).
3. Key in "RUN" position.
4. Buzzer switch asm (16) and clip (17).
5. Turn signal switch asm (12) wire harness through column housing and "IP" bracket.
6. Coil asm (3) wire harness through column housing and "IP" bracket. Allow coil to hang freely.
7. Yellow connector shroud (28) to black terminal connector.
8. Turn signal switch asm (12) and screws (9).
Tighten
Tighten screws (9) to 3.4 Nm (30 lb in).
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9. Wiring protector (26).
10. Signal switch arm (11) and screws (10), (27).
Tighten
Tighten screws (10), (27) to 2.3 Nm (20.4 lb in).
11. Hazard knob assembly.
12. Multi-function lever.
13. Inner race (14).
14. Upper bearing inner race seat (13).
15. Upper bearing spring (8).
16. Turn signal cancelling cam asm (7).
17. Shaft lock (6).
NOTICE: Inspect shaft lock retaining ring for damage or deformation. If damaged or deformed, replace with new retaining ring.
18. Shaft lock retaining ring (5). Align to block tooth on shaft using J 23653-C to depress shaft lock (6).
^ Ring must be firmly seated in groove on shaft.
NOTICE: Set steering shaft so that block teeth on upper steering shaft are at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions. The alignment mark at the end of the shaft should be at the 12 o'clock position and vehicle wheels straight ahead. Set ignition switch to "LOCK" position to ensure no damage occurs to coil asm.
19. Ensure coil asm (3) hub is centered.
NOTICE: Coil asm will become uncentered if:
1) column is separated from steering gear and is allowed to rotate, or
2) centering spring is depressed, allowing hub to rotate while coil is removed from column. (In the event this occurs, see figure 12.)
NOTICE: If a new coil asm is being installed, assemble pre-centered coil asm to column. Remove centering tab and dispose.
20. Wave washer (4).
21. Coil asm (3) using horn tower on cancelling cam asm (7) inner ring and projections on outer ring for alignment.
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22. Coil asm retaining ring (2).
^ Ring must be firmly seated in groove on shaft.
NOTICE: Gently pull lower coil asm wire to remove any wire kinks that may be inside column asm.
SUB SECTION B
INCLUDES: LOCK HOUSING COVER, COVER END CAP, PIVOT AND PULSE SWITCH ASM, DIMMER SWITCH ROD ACTUATOR, AND TILT SPRING ASM
Tools Required:
J 23653-C Lock Plate Compressor
Important: Before performing any service procedures in this section, removal of Inflator Module and Steering Wheel is required.
Remove or Disconnect
(Figures 1, 2 - 16)
1. Perform all steps, Remove or Disconnect, Sub Section A.
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Important: Cruise control equipped columns: Remove housing cover end cap (25), unplug connector (D) from base plate (24), and remove multi-function lever (C).
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2. Cover screws (15).
3. Lock housing cover asm (19).
4. Tilt lever.
5. Base plate (24) and dimmer switch rod actuator (21).
6. Gently pull pivot switch wire harness through "IP" bracket and column housing.
7. Switch actuator pivot pin (22).
8. Pivot and pulse switch asm (23).
9. Spring retainer (52) using a cross recess head screwdriver. Push retainer down and turn counterclockwise to disengage.
10. Spring (51) and spring guide (50).
Install or Connect
(Figures 1, 2 - 18)
NOTICE: Ensure all fasteners are securely seated before applying required torque. Failure to do so may result in component damage or malfunctioning of steering column.
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1. Spring guide (50) and spring (51) coated with lithium grease.
2. Spring retainer (52) using a cross recess head screwdriver. Push retainer down and turn clockwise to lock in place.
3. Pivot and pulse switch asm (23) to cover (19).
4. Switch actuator pivot pin (22) to switch (23) and cover (19).
5. Pivot and pulse connector through column housing and "IP" bracket.
6. Dimmer switch rod actuator (21) to base plate (24).
7. Base plate (24) to lock housing cover asm (19).
^ Bottom edge of dimmer switch rod actuator (21) should rest on bend in dimmer switch rod (84).
8. Lock housing cover asm (19).
Important: Cruise control equipped columns: Plug multifunction lever connector (D) and cruise control wires together and mount on on base plate (24). Install multifunction lever (C).
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9. Housing cover end cap (25).
10. Screws (15). Tighten screw in 12 o'clock position first, screw in 8 o'clock position second, and screw in 3 o'clock position third.
Tighten
Tighten screws (15) in same order to 9.0 Nm (80 lb in).
11. Perform all steps, Install or Connect, Sub Section A.
SUB SECTION C
INCLUDES: COLUMN HOUSING, LOCK SHOES, ACTUATOR SECTOR ASM, SWITCH ACTUATOR RACK, BEARINGS, AND LOCK BOLT ASM
Tools Required:
J 23653-C Lock Plate Compressor
J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover
Important: Before performing any service procedures in this section, removal of Inflator Module and Steering Wheel is required.
Remove or Disconnect
(Figures 1, 2 - 21)
1. Remove column from car.
NOTICE: Once steering column is removed from car, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping column assembly on its end could collapse steering shaft or loosen plastic injections which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on column assembly could cause jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair column's collapsible design. If it is necessary to remove steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Under no conditions should the end of shaft be hammered on as hammering could loosen plastic injections which maintain column rigidity.
2. Perform all steps, Remove or Disconnect, Sub Section A.
3. Perform steps 2 thru 6, and steps 9 and 10, Remove or Disconnect, Sub Section B.
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4. Pivot pins (39) using J 21854-01.
5. Reinstall tilt lever.
6. Column housing (46).
^ Pull back on tilt lever and pull column housing (46) down and away from column.
7. Wire abrasion shield (36).
8. Drive shaft (37).
9. Switch actuator sector (47).
10. Switch actuator rack (44) and rack preload spring (45).
11. Release lever pin (42).
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12. Shoe release lever (43).
13. Release lever spring (41).
14. Dowel pin (38).
15. Lock shoes (34, 35).
16. Shoe springs (40).
17. Bearing asm (31).
18. Hex head screw (48).
19. Lock bolt spring (33).
20. Lock bolt (32).
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Install or Connect
(Figures 1, 2 - 23)
NOTICE: Ensure all fasteners are securely seated before applying required torque. Failure to do so may result in component damage or malfunctioning of steering column.
1. Bearing asm (31) lubricated with lithium grease to column housing (46).
2. Drive shaft (37).
3. Switch actuator sector (47).
4. Lock shoes (34, 35).
5. Dowel pin (38).
6. Shoe springs (40).
7. Release lever spring (41).
8. Shoe release lever (43).
9. Release lever pin (42).
10. Rack preload spring (45).
11. Switch actuator rack (44) to actuator sector (47).
12. Lock bolt (32).
13. Lock bolt spring (33).
14. Hex head screw (48).
Tighten
Tighten screws (48) to 4.0 Nm (35 lb in).
15. Wire abrasion shield (36).
16. Column housing (46) to column. Position column housing (46) and align switch actuator rack (44) with pin on end of ignition switch actuator asm (83). Pull back on tilt lever, pushing column housing (46) onto column housing support asm (62). Release tilt lever to lock shoes (34,35) onto dowel pins.
17. Remove tilt lever.
18. Pivot pins (39) lubricated with lithium grease. Press pin until firmly seated, two places.
19. Perform all steps, Install or Connect, Sub Section B.
20. Perform all steps, Install or Connect, Sub Section A.
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SUB SECTION D
INCLUDES: SHAFT ASM, COLUMN HOUSING SUPPORT, IGNITION SWITCH, DIMMER SWITCH, AND LOWER BEARING ASM
Tools Required:
J 23653-C Lock Plate Compressor
J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover
Important: Before performing any service procedures in this section, removal of Inflator Module and Steering Wheel is required.
Remove or Disconnect
(Figures 1, 2 - 28a, 35a)
NOTICE: If car has been in an accident, remove column from car and inspect for damage (Figure 35a).
1. Perform all steps, Remove or Disconnect, Sub Section A.
2. Perform steps 2 thru 6, and steps 9 and 10, Remove or Disconnect, Sub Section B.
3. Perform steps 1 thru 6, Remove or Disconnect, Sub Section C.
NOTICE: Once steering column is removed from car, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping column assembly on its end could collapse steering shaft or loosen plastic injections which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on column assembly could cause jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair column's collapsible design. If it is necessary to remove steering wheel. use only the specified steering wheel puller. Under no conditions should the end of shaft be hammered on as hammering could loosen plastic injections which maintain column rigidity.
4. Bearing and seal retainer (94).
5. Lower spring retainer (97).
6. Lower bearing spring (96).
7. Lower bearing seat (95).
8. Hex head screws (93).
9. Lower bearing cup (92).
10. Adapter and bearing asm (91).
11. Column shaft asm (55).
^ Check for accident damage (Figure 35a).
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Important: Mark upper shaft asm (56) and lower steering shaft asm (59) to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees. (See figure 25.)
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12. Upper shaft asm (56). lower steering shaft asm (59).
^ Tilt 90 degrees to each other and disengage.
13. Centering sphere (57) from upper shaft asm (56).
^ Rotate sphere 90 degrees and slip out
14. Joint preload spring (58) from centering sphere (57),
15. Screws (61).
16. Column housing support asm (62), dimmer switch rod (84) from steering column jacket asm (72).
17. Dimmer switch rod (84) from column housing support asm (62).
18. Oval hd cross recess screws (64) and shift lever gate (65) from support (63).
19. Hex nut (85) and screw (82).
20. Dimmer switch asm (87).
21. Mounting stud (86).
22. Convoluted conduit clip (79) and convoluted conduit (80).
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23. Ignition switch asm (81) and switch actuator asm (83).
24. Switch actuator asm (83) from switch asm (81).
25. Dimmer switch asm (87) from ignition switch connector.
26. Shift tube retaining ring (66).
27. Thrust washer (67).
28. Shift tube (90) using J 23072.
29. Lock plate (68).
30. Wave washer (69).
31. Gearshift lever bowl (71).
32. Shift lever spring (70) from bowl (71).
33. Gearshift bowl shroud (88) from bowl (71).
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Install or Connect
(Figures 1, 2 thru 34a)
NOTICE: Ensure all fasteners are securely seated before applying required torque. Failure to do so may result in component damage or malfunctioning of steering column.
1. Bowl (71) to shroud (88).
2. Spring (70) to bowl (71).
3. Bowl (71) and shroud (88) to jacket (72).
4. Washer (69) lubricated with lithium grease.
5. Plate (68).
6. Shift tube (90) using J 23073-1-2-3.
7. Washer (67).
8. Ring (66).
9. Gate (65) and screws (64) to support (63).
Tighten
Tighten screws (64) to 3.4 Nm (30 lb in).
10. Switch rod (84) to column housing support asm (62).
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11. Support asm (62) and screws (61).
Tighten
Tighten screws (61) to 8.7 Nm (77 lb in).
12. Actuator asm (83) to housing support asm (62).
13. Joint preload spring (58) to two centering sphere (57).
14. Centering sphere (57).
^ Lubricate with lithium grease, slip into upper shaft asm (56), and rotate 90 degrees.
Important: Marks made on upper shaft asm (56) and lower steering shaft asm (59) must line up after assembled. Failure to assemble properly will cause steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees. (See figure 25.)
15. Upper shaft asm (56) to lower steering shaft asm (59).
^ Line up marks and tilt assemblies 90 degrees to each other.
16. Column shaft asm (55), lubricated with lithium grease, to jacket asm (72).
17. Perform all steps, Install or Connect, Sub Section C.
18. Perform all steps, Install or Connect, Sub Section B.
19. Perform all steps, Install or Connect, Sub Section A.
20. Bearing asm (91), inner surface lubricated with lithium grease.
21. Cup (92).
22. Screws (93).
Tighten
Tighten screws (93) to 3.4 Nm (30 lb in).
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23. Bearing seat (95).
24. Spring (96).
25. Retainer (97).
26. Retainer (94).
NOTICE: Install ignition switch to jacket with switch in "OFF-UNLOCK" position. (See figure 33a)
27. Ignition switch asm (81) and stud (86).
Tighten
Tighten stud (86) to 4.0 Nm (35 lb in).
28. Dimmer switch asm (87), screw (82), and nut (85).
^ Adjust dimmer switch (87). (See figure 34a)
^ Ignition switch connector to dimmer switch (87).
NOTICE: To adjust dimmer switch, place drill bit in position to limit travel. Position switch on column and push against dimmer switch rod to remove all lash.
Tighten
Tighten screws (82) and nut (85) to 4.0 Nm (35 lb in).
29. Conduit (80) and clip (79) to wire harness.
^ Clip (79) to jacket (72).
30. Column to car instrument panel.
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