Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Assemble

Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shot)
1. Apply lithium grease to the race and upper shaft assembly.





2. Align the marks on the race and upper shaft assembly with the lower shaft assembly marks you made from the disassemble procedure.
3. Install the lower shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly.
4. Install the cable support bracket.

Notice: Refer to fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





5. Lubricate the 3 flat head screws with LOCTITE (R).
Install the 3 flat head screws.
Tighten the screws to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
6. If no sensor assembly is present, perform the following steps:





6.1. Install the boot seal (1)
6.2. Install the sensor retainer (2)
6.3. Install the steering shaft seal (3)
6.4. Install the boot (4)
7. If a sensor assembly is present, perform the following steps:





7.1. Install the sensor steer assembly (1) The sensor steer assembly must be aligned to the 9 o'clock position
7.2. Install the sensor locator (2)
7.3. Install the sensor retainer (3)
7.4. Install the steering shaft seal (4)
7.5. Install the boot(5)





8. Install the steering shaft assembly(2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).





9. Install the tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft (3) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).

Important: Replace the steering column support assembly if the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times.





10. Lubricate the pivot pins with synthetic grease. Install the 2 pivot pins onto the steering column support assembly. Stake the pins in 3 places.

Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Coil Caution in Service Precautions.

11. Install the linear mat assembly and the automatic transmission shift lock control only.
12. Install the tilt spring assembly only.
13. Install the turn signal switch housing.
14. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.