Adapter & Bearing Assembly - Column Shift

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Disable the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system
2. Negative (-) battery cable.
3. Steering column from vehicle. Refer to "Steering Wheel And Column On-Vehicle Service."

CAUTION: 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. Under no conditions should the end of shaft be hammered on as hammering could loosen plastic injections which maintain steering column rigidity.





^ Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
4. Do steps 4 through 7 under "REMOVE OR DISCONNECT", refer to Electrical (BTSI) Actuator.
5. Bearing & seal retainer (83).
^ Retainer washer assembly (84) from retainer (83).
6. Lower spring retainer (92).
^ Dispose of retainer (92).
7. Lower bearing spring (91).
8. Lower bearing seat (90).
9. Two hexagon flanged head bolts (95).
10. Steering column lower support (94).
11. Hexagon washer head screws (88).
12. Adapter & bearing assembly (87).

INSTALL OR CONNECT

CAUTION: Always use the correct fastener in the correct 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.

CAUTION: Ensure all fasteners are securely seated before applying needed torque. Failure to do so may result in component damage or malfunctioning of steering column.

1. Adapter & bearing assembly (87).
^ Lubricate inner surface with lithium grease.
2. Hexagon washer head screws (88).
^ Tighten screws (88) to 3.4 Nm (30 lb in).
3. Steering column lower support (94) with two hexagon head bolts (95).
^ Tighten two bolts (95) to 10.5 Nm (93 lb in).
4. Lower bearing seat (90).
5. Lower bearing spring (91).
6. New lower spring retainer (92).
^ Press retainer (92) onto shaft (55) to compress spring (91).
^ Measure distance from face of adapter & bearing assembly (87) to lower spring retainer (92).
^ Spring height must equal 25.4mm (1.0 inch).
7. Bearing & seal retainer (83).
8. Retainer washer assembly (84) to retainer (83).
9. Steering column to vehicle. Refer to "Steering Wheel And Column On-Vehicle Service."
10. Do all steps, under "INSTALL OR CONNECT", refer to Electrical (BTSI) Actuator.
11. If all service operations are completed, enable the SIR system.