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Adapter & Bearing & Jacket Assemblies

^ Tools Required:
- J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor
- J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture

REMOVAL
Remove or disconnect the following:
1. Negative (-) battery cable.
2. Disable the SIR System; Refer to Disabling And Enabling The SIR System.
3. Do removal steps 1 through 7, Refer to Shroud and Lock Cylinder Set Replacement.
4. Do all installation steps, Refer to Upper Column Housing Components Replacement.
5. Coupling & Steering shaft assembly (68) or Yoke & Inter Steering shaft assembly (64) (Depending on Model) from shaft assembly (32).
- Remove bolt
6. Adapter & bearing assembly (60), steering shaft assembly (32), (EVO) sensor assembly (62) from bottom of jacket assembly (58).
7. EVO sensor assembly (62) and Adapter & bearing assembly (60) from shaft assembly (32).
- Retaining ring (31) from shaft assembly (32).

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Always use the correct fastener in the proper 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 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.

Install or connect the following:
1. Retaining ring (31) to steering shaft assembly (32).
2. Shaft assembly (32) through bottom of jacket assembly (58).





3. EVO sensor assembly (62) and Adapter & bearing assembly (60) to steering column jacket assembly (58).
- Position tab on adapter & bearing assembly (60)with slot in steering column jacket assembly (58) and push together.
4. Coupling & Steering shaft assembly (68) or Yoke & Inter Steering shaft assembly (64) to shaft assembly (32).
- Tighten bolt to 47 Nm (35 lb ft).
- Tighten Hex Head Nut (67) to 62 Nm (46 lb ft).
5. Do installation steps 1 through 5, Refer to Upper Column Housing Components Replacement.
6. Do installation steps 1 through 7, Refer to Coil Replacement.
7. Steering column assembly to vehicle.
8. If all service operations are completed, enable the SIR system; Refer to Disabling And Enabling The SIR System.
9. Negative (-) battery cable.