Disassembly and Assembly

Steering Column:

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove steering column from vehicle.
2. Remove lower U-joint.
3. Remove spring, sensor ring and tolerance ring.

Cancel Cam Removal:

4. Remove turn signal cancelling cam by pushing up with a flat-bladed screwdriver. Note position of flush surface.

Fig. 14 Removing Upper Ring And Coil Spring:

5. Remove bearing retainer snap ring & steering column upper bearing spring.
6. Remove steering column bearing sleeve and bearing tolerance ring.
7. Remove ignition switch retaining screws and switch assembly from column.
8. Remove shift lock actuator retaining screws, then shift lock actuator.

Shift Control Assembly Removal:

9. Remove shift control assembly and shift control bracket (column shift only).

Fig. 16 Actuator Cam Pivot Pin Removal:

10. Using a drift, tap actuator cam pivot pin loose. Remove with diagonal pliers, then remove actuator cam.

Fig. 17 Plastic Bearing Retainer:

11. Remove plastic bearing retainer from lock cylinder bore.

Fig. 18 Ignition Lock Gear Metal Bearing:

12. Remove metal bearing from lock cylinder bore, then ignition lock gear.

Fig. 19 Tilt Pivot Bolts:

13. Remove two pivot bolts, then remove lock cylinder housing.

WARNING: Tilt spring will release when bolts are removed.

Lock Actuator:

14. Remove steering shaft from column assembly, then column lock actuator.

Fig. 23 Installing Lower Bearing Retainer:

15. Remove lower bearing retainer and mounting bracket.

Fig. 22 Removing Of Tilt Position Lever Pivot Pin:

16. Using a punch, remove tilt position lever arm pivot pin. Remove lever lock arm and spring.

ASSEMBLY
1. Install steering shaft into housing.

Fig. 23 Installing Lower Bearing Retainer:

2. Install lower bearing retainer and column mounting bracket. Torque retaining screws to 5-8 ft lb.

Sensor Ring:

3. Install sensor ring, bushing, spring and flex coupling (if separated from intermediate steering shafts) to steering shaft.
4. Lubricate lock actuator assembly with part No. ESA-M1C232-A grease or equivalent prior to installation. Position lock actuator assembly in housing.

Fig. 25 Actuator Cam Installation Location:

5. Position actuator cam in lock housing, then install cam pivot pin with small hammer. Tap pin in until flush with housing.

Tilt Lever Spring Installation:

6. Install tilt lever spring and arm into housing using a punch to hold in place. Tap pin into place while driving out punch.
7. Support housing in a soft jawed vise, then drive pin flush with housing.
8. Place two nuts or washers between tilt lock levers and housing to separate tilt lock arms from housing.

Tilt Pivot Bolt Lubrication:

9. Lubricate pivot bolts with part No. ESA-M1C232-A grease or equivalent before installing.
10. Position tilt spring on lock housing. With help from an assistant, install lock housing and pivot bolts. Torque pivot bolts to 14-19 ft lb.

Fig. 28 Steel Sleve And Ring Installation:

11. Install steel sleeve and ring over steering shaft to upper bearing as shown.

Fig. 29 Snap Ring Installation:

12. Install spring and new snap ring on top side of spring using a 3/4 inch by 2 1/4 inch piece of PVC pipe as shown.

Fig. 30 Turn Signal Cancel Cam Installation:

13. Install turn signal cancel cam, flush surface face up.

Fig. 31 Ignition Switch Index Mark:

14. Install ignition switch. Align pin from switch with slot in lock/column assembly. Position slot in lock/column assembly with index mark on casting as shown. Ignition switch should be in the RUN position. Torque two retaining screws to 4-5 ft lb.
15. Coat ignition gear and metal bearing with grease ESA-M1C232-A or equivalent, then install ignition lock gear into lock housing.
16. Install metal bearing into lock housing, then plastic bearing retainer.
17. Install shift control tube assembly (column shift only). Coat bushings with grease. Torque retaining screws to 5-8 ft lb.
18. Install shift lock actuator.
19. Install steering column and steering wheel assembly.