Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY1. Remove column from vehicle and clamp in suitable vise, then remove breakaway bracket from column. Clamping is permitted only on bolts welded to tube. Ensure care is taken not to permanently deform tube wall. Permanent deformation may affect column performance during an accident.
2. On models with automatic transmission, depress two locking tabs then remove pivot pin and shift lever. Remove attaching screws and lower bearing retainer from bottom of steering column.
Fig. 35 Tilt Steering Column:
Fig. 36 Tilt Steering Column:
3. On tilt columns, install tilt lever into pawl lever, then remove two Torx head pivot bolts from column head, Figs. 35 and 36.
4. On all models, using tilt lever, gradually release spring pressure from tilt spring. Then disengage tilt head lock levers and remove tilt head along with steering shaft column.
5. Remove tilt spring from casting on lock housing.
Fig. 37 Non-Tilt Steering Column:
Fig. 38 Non-Tilt Steering Column:
6. On non-tilt columns, remove flange retaining screws to lock housing, then flange and shaft assembly from column, Figs. 37 and 38.
7. On models with automatic transmission, drill out shift tube retaining rivet with suitable tool.
8. On models with automatic transmission, withdraw shift tube from bottom of column.
9. On all models, remove ignition switch from column, then rotate actuator rod upward 90° and remove.
10. On models with automatic transmission, remove shift detent.
11. On all models, remove attaching screws and retainers that hold lock housing to column tube.
12. On models with automatic transmission, slide lock housing forward then remove washer and selector lever shift socket from column tube.
13. On all models, remove lock housing then loosen attaching bolt that holds toe plate clamp.
14. Remove toe plate and clamp from column.
15. On models with automatic transmission, remove weather seal from column.
ASSEMBLY
1. Clamp in a suitable vise. Clamping is permitted only on bolts welded to tube. Ensure care is taken not to permanently deform tube wall. Permanent deformation may affect column performance during an accident.
2. On models with automatic transmission, install weather seal in column outer tube.
3. On all models, install clamp and toe plate on column with rubber end of toe plate facing toward bottom of column.
4. Position lock housing assembly on column.
5. On models with automatic transmission, slide lock housing forward then install washer and selector lever shift socket in column tube.
6. On models with automatic transmission, connect shift detent torque to 3.3-5.3 ft. lbs., then install retaining screws that holds lock housing to column tube. Torque to 6-8 ft. lbs.
7. On all models, rotate ignition in position, then install actuator rod and turn lock cylinder to Lock position.
Fig. 39 Assembling Ignition Switch:
8. To set ignition switch, position a wire in the outer surface of switch. Move through positions until wire drops down into slot. The slot in the bottom of switch where the rod must be inserted to allow full movement through switching positions, Fig. 39.
9. Position ignition switch on column over actuating rod, then install retaining nuts and remove wire in housing.
10. On models with automatic transmission, install shift tube through bottom of column tube, then line up shift socket and shift tube holes and drill new rivet through holes.
11. On non-tilt columns, install flange, shaft assembly and lock housing on assembly. Torque to 6-8 ft. lbs.
12. On tilt columns, proceed as follows:
a. Install spring, head and steering shaft assembly into lock housing and column tube.
b. Position steering shaft and tilt head so that release lever engages retaining pin at first notch.
c. Push down tilt head and align head with lock housing. Lubricate pivot bolt. Torque to 9-11 ft. lbs.
13. On all models, install lower bearing retainer in bottom of steering column. Torque to 12-20 ft. lbs.
14. On models with automatic transmission, position shift lever in shift socket and install new pivot pin.
15. On all models, install breakaway bracket on steering column. Torque to 13--28 ft. lbs.
16. Install column in vehicle.