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Steering Shaft, Adapter & Bearing ASM, Jacket ASM

This article also includes: Adapter & Bearing Assembly, Steering Column Jacket Assembly.

Standard Steering Column - Part 1 Of 2:




Standard Steering Column - Legend - Part 2 Of 2:






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

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative (-) battery cable.
2. Disable the SIR; refer to DISABLING THE SIR SYSTEM.
3. Do steps 3 through 9 under REMOVE OR DISCONNECT, in LOWER SHROUD, UPPER SHROUD,
4. Do steps 4 through 6 under REMOVE OR DISCONNECT, in COIL ASSEMBLY.
^ Let coil assembly hang freely.
5. Do steps 2 through 6 under REMOVE OR DISCONNECT, in UPPER COLUMN HOUSING COMPONENTS.
6. Cplg & strg shaft assembly (62) from strg shaft assembly (32).
^ Remove rd hd locking bolt (67).
^ Remove large flange hex nut (68).
7. Adapter & bearing assembly (60), and steering shaft assembly (32) from bottom of jacket assembly (58).
8. Adapter & bearing assembly (60) from shaft assembly (32).
^ Retaining ring (31) from shaft assembly (32).

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTICE: 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. Failure to do so may result in component damage or malfunction of steering column.

1. Retaining ring (31) to steering shaft assembly (32).
2. Shaft assembly (32) through bottom of jacket assembly (58).

Removing Steering Shaft Assembly:





3. 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. Cplg & strg shaft assembly (62) to strg shaft assembly (32).
^ Tighten bolt (67) and nut (68) to 62 Nm (49 lb ft).

5. Do steps 1 through 5 under INSTALL OR CONNECT, in UPPER COLUMN HOUSING COMPONENTS.
6. Install shift lever; refer to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN ON-VEHICLE SERVICE.
7. Do steps 1 through 7 under INSTALL OR CONNECT, in COIL ASSEMBLY.
8. Steering column assembly to vehicle, refer to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN ON-VEHICLE SERVICE.
9. If all service operations are completed, enable the SIR; refer to ENABLING THE SIR SYSTEM.
10. Negative (-) battery cable.