Steering Shaft, Adapter & Bearing, Steering Col Jacket Assembly

NOTE: This procedure is used to service the following components:
^ Steering Shaft Asm
^ Adapter & Bearing Asm
^ Steering Column Jacket Asm

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. Do all steps under REMOVE OR DISCONNECT, in UPPER COLUMN HOUSING COMPONENTS.
2. Inner boot seal (66) from adapter & bearing assembly (62). Slide boot seal down Coupling & Steering shaft assembly (65).
3. Coupling & Steering shaft assembly (65) from shaft assembly (32).
^ Remove pinch bolt.

Removing Cplg And Strg Shaft Assembly:

NOTICE: Do not attempt to pry off the Coupling & Steering shaft assembly, as this will damage the adapter and bearing assembly (62). Use screwdriver to pry apart ears of Coupling & Steering shaft assembly (65), and then remove shaft.

4. Remove Steering wheel speed sensor asm (64) from adapter & bearing asm (62).
5. Adapter & bearing assembly (62), and steering shaft assembly (32) from bottom of jacket assembly (58).
6. Adapter & bearing assembly (62) from shaft assembly (32).
^ Bearing retainer (31) from shaft assembly (32).
7. Remove foam insulator (60).

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. Bearing retainer (31) to steering shaft assembly (32).
2. Shaft assembly (32) through bottom of jacket assembly (58).
3. Install foam insulator (60).

Removing Steering Shaft Assembly:

4. Adapter & bearing assembly (62) to steering column jacket assembly (58).
^ Position tab on adapter & bearing assembly (62) with slot in steering column jacket assembly (58) and push together.
5. Install Steering wheel speed sensor asm (64).
6. Coupling & Steering shaft assembly (65) to shaft assembly (32).

Tighten
Tighten pinch bolt (67) to 47 Nm (35 lb ft).

7. Inner boot seal (66) to adapter & bearing assembly (62).
8. Do steps 1 through 5 under INSTALL OR CONNECT, in UPPER COLUMN HOUSING COMPONENTS.
9. Do steps 1 through 10 INSTALL OR CONNECT, in COIL ASSEMBLY.
10. Steering column assembly to vehicle, refer to STEERING COLUMN.
11. If all service operations are completed, enable the SIR system.
12. Negative (-) battery cable.