Lower Steering Shaft Assembly
^ Tools Required:
- J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover
- J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture
- Or Equivalents
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
NOTICE: Once steering column is removed from vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping steering column assembly on its end could collapse steering shaft or loosen plastic injections which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on steering column assembly could cause jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair steering column's collapsible design. If it is necessary to remove steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller and holding fixture. Never place column directly into a vise. Under no conditions should the end of shaft be hammered on as hammering could loosen plastic injections which maintain steering column rigidity.
1. Steering column guide assemblies (53) and (54) from steering column jacket assembly (58).
2. Do steps 1 through 8, under "REMOVE OR DISCONNECT," refer to LOWER SHROUD, UPPER SHROUD.
3. Two pan head tapping screws (13).
4. Turn signal & multifunction switch assembly (24).
5. Linear shift assembly (40).
^ Do steps 2 through 6, under "REMOVE OR DISCONNECT," refer to LINEAR SHIFT ASM (REMOVAL)(Column shift only).
6. Refer to CAUTION. Do steps 5 and 6, under "REMOVE OR DISCONNECT," refer to TILT SPRING.
7. Inter steering shaft assembly (65) or (66)-depending on model-from shaft assembly (37).
^ Remove pinch bolt (64).
8. Steering shaft seal (63) and sensor retainer (62) from adapter & bearing assembly (60).
9. Lower spring retainer (69).
10. Lower bearing spring (68).
11. Lower bearing seat (67).
12. Adapter & bearing assembly (60) from jacket assembly (58).
13. Two pivot pins (56) using J 21854-01.
14. Steering column tilt head assembly (26) with steering shaft assembly.
^ Install and pull tilt arm to disengage steering wheel lock shoes from dowel pins in steering column support assembly (57).
^ Inspect steering Shaft assembly for accident damage.
Important: Remove only those components necessary to do repairs.
Disassemble
^ Lower steering shaft assembly (37) from race & upper shaft assembly (34) and steering column tilt head assembly (26).
a. Race & upper shaft assembly (34) from lower steering shaft assembly (37).
^ Tilt 90° to each other and disengage.
b. Centering sphere (35) from upper shaft assembly (34).
^ Rotate sphere 90° and slip out.
c. Shaft preload spring (36) from centering sphere (35).
1. Disassemble the lower steering shaft assembly from the upper shaft assembly.
Important: Mark upper shaft assembly and lower steering shaft assembly to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause steering wheel to be turned 180°.
2. Tilt the lower steering shaft assembly 90° to and upper shaft assembly and disengage.
3. If necessary, remove and discard the old centering sphere and spring.
4. Grease the sphere with lithium grease. Grease the lower half of the sphere in the upper shaft assembly engagement areas. Grease the upper half of the sphere in the shaft engagement areas opposite to the greased areas of the lower half of the sphere.
5. Place the base of the tool in a vise. Then place (in order shown) the bottom half of the new centering sphere, the new spring, the top half of the new centering sphere, and the driver in the Centering Sphere Installer tool #J41688.
6. Compress the spring and rotate the driver 90° in the clockwise direction.
^ Make sure that the feet of the driver slide into grooves in the base. Rotate driver until arms lock in place.
7. Once sphere is locked in place, attach the upper shaft assembly.
^ After the upper shaft assembly is firmly attached to the centering sphere, rotate the shaft 90° downward locking the centering sphere in place.
8. Remove the centering sphere installer and the upper shaft assembly from the vise. Disassemble the tool by separating the base. After the tool is dissembled, the shaft with the attached sphere can be removed.
9. Apply lithium grease to the exposed shaft engagement area and then install the lower shaft assembly.
Assemble
^ Lower steering shaft assembly (37) to race & upper shaft assembly (34) and steering column tilt head assembly (26).
a. Shaft preload spring (36) to centering sphere (35).
b. Centering sphere (35).
^ Lubricate with lithium grease. Slip into upper shaft assembly (34) and rotate sphere 90°.
c. Lower steering shaft assembly (37) to race & upper shaft assembly (34).
^ Line up marks and tilt assemblies 90° to each other.
15. Four Torx(R) head screws (55).
16. Steering column support assembly (57).
INSTALL OR CONNECT
NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems. Failure to do so may result in component damage or malfunction of steering column.
1. Steering column support assembly (57).
2. Four Torx(R) head screws (55).
^ Tighten screws (55) to 17.0 Nm (13.5 lb ft).
3. Do steps 1 through 4, 6, and 7, under "INSTALL OR CONNECT," refer to STRG COL TILT HEAD ASM.
4. Adapter & bearing assembly (60) to steering column jacket assembly (58).
^ Position tab on adapter & bearing assembly (60) with slot in steering column jacket assembly (58) and push together.
5. Lower bearing seat (67) to steering shaft assembly (37).
^ Make sure lower bearing seat (67) is in contact with adapter and bearing assembly (60).
6. Lower bearing spring (68) to steering shaft assembly (37).
7. Lower spring retainer (69) to steering shaft assembly (37).
^ Press spring retainer (69) onto the steering shaft assembly (37) to 36.2 mm +/- 0.5 mm from end of the adapter & bearing assembly (60).
8. Sensor retainer (62) and steering shaft seal (63) to adapter & bearing assembly (60).
9. Inter steering shaft assembly (65) or (66)-Depending on Model-to shaft assembly (37).
^ Tighten pinch bolt (64) to 47 Nm (35 lb ft).
10. Turn signal & multifunction switch assembly (24) to column.
^ With small blade screwdriver compress electrical contact and move multifunction switch (24) into position.
^ Electrical contact must rest on cancelling cam assembly (6).
11. Two pan head tapping screws (13).
^ Tighten screws (13) to 7.0 Nm (62 lb in).
12. Do steps 4 through 13, under "INSTALL OR CONNECT," refer to LOWER SHROUD, UPPER SHROUD.