Steering Shaft Assembly

Tilt Steering Column:

Tilt Steering Column - Legend:

^ Tools Required:
- J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover
- J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture
- Or Equivalents

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

CAUTION: Once steering column is removed from vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage.

1. Steering column guide assemblies (53) and (54) from steering column jacket assembly (58).
2. Do removal steps 1 through 8, Refer to Lower Shroud Steering Column Lock Cylinder Set Upper Shroud Shift Lever Seal.
3. Two pan head tapping screws (13).
4. Turn signal & multi-function switch assembly (24).
5. Linear shift assembly (40).
- Do removal steps 2 through 6, Refer to Linear Shaft Assembly.
6. Refer to CAUTION and do steps 5 and 6, Refer to Tilt Spring.

Removing Tilt Head Assembly With Steering Shaft:

7. Steering column seal (62) from end of steering shaft assembly (32).
8. Adapter & bearing assembly (60) from jacket assembly (58).
9. Two pivot pins (56) using J 21854-01.
10. Steering column tilt head assembly (26) with steering shaft assembly.
- Install and pull tilt arm to disengage steering wheel lock shoes from dowel pins in steering column support assembly (57).

Disassembling Steering Shaft Assembly:

NOTE: Mark race & upper shaft assembly (34) and lower steering shaft assembly (37) to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

Correct Upper To Lower Shaft Orientation:

DISASSEMBLE
- Lower steering shaft assembly (37) from race & upper shaft assembly (34) and steering column tilt head assembly (26).
a. Race & upper shaft assembly (34) from lower steering shaft assembly (37).
- Tilt 90 degrees to each other and disengage.
b. Centering sphere (35) from upper shaft assembly (34).
- Rotate sphere 90 degrees and slip out.
c. Shaft preload spring (36) from centering sphere (35).

ASSEMBLE
- Lower steering shaft assembly (37) to race & upper shaft assembly (34) and steering column tilt head assembly (26).
a. Shaft preload spring (36) to centering sphere (35).
b. Centering sphere (35).
- Lubricate with lithium grease. Slip into upper shaft assembly (34) and rotate sphere 90 degrees.
c. Lower steering shaft assembly (37) to race & upper shaft assembly (34).
- Line up marks and tilt assemblies 90 degrees to each other.

11. Four torx(r) head screws (55).
12. Steering column support assembly (57).

INSTALL OR CONNECT

CAUTION: 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 pint Interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and pint 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. Failure to do may result in component damage or malfunction of steering column.

1. Steering column support assembly (57).
2. Four torx(r) head screws (55).
- Tighten screws (55) to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
3. Do installation steps 1 through 4,6, and 7, Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly.
4. 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.
5. Steering column seal (62) to end of steering shaft assembly (32).
6. Turn signal & multifunction switch assembly (24) to column.
- With small blade screwdriver compress electrical contact and move multi-function switch (24) into position.
- Electrical contact must rest on cancelling cam assembly (6).
7. Two pan head tapping screws (13).
- Tighten screws (13) to 6 Nm (53 lb in).
8. Do installation steps 4 through 13, Refer to Lower Shroud Steering Column Lock Cylinder Set Upper Shroud Shift Lever Seal