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Steering Column Jacket - Assemble

Steering Column Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle

- Tools Required
- J 23653-91 Compressor Plate Adapter
- J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor





Important: If the steering column support assembly has been staked more than three times, replace the steering column support assembly.

1. Install the steering column housing assembly (1) onto the steering column housing support (2).





2. Place the lock shoes (3) onto the dowel pins.
3. Rotate the tilt head assembly until the holes (2) for the pivot pins line up.





4. Install the pivot pins (1) into the hole in the steering column housing.
5. Bottom the pivot pins (1) against the steering column housing.





6. Using a hammer and a brass drift, stake (1) the pivot pins (2) at 3 equally spaced locations.

Note: If there is no surface suitable for restaking, the steering column housing (3) must be replaced.





7. Pull the tilt lever (7) on the steering column housing and tilt the column completely up.
8. Lubricate the tilt spring (6).
9. Install the tilt spring (6).
10. Install the lock housing (5).
11. Install the inner race (4).
12. Install the inner race seat (3).
13. Install the upper bearing spring (2).
14. Install the spring retainer (1).





15. Install new bearing retainer using J 23653-91 and J 23653-SIR.
16. To install the signal switch housing.