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Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Assemble

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Attach the steering column support assembly (2) to the steering column jacket assembly (3) with 4 new TORX(r) head screws (1).
- Tighten the 4 TORX(r) head screws to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).





2. Install the steering shaft assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).





3. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly by performing the following steps:
3.1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
3.2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.
4. Install the shaft seal retainer (2) onto the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
4.1. Align the slots of the shaft seal retainer (2) to the ribs of the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
4.2. Push the shaft seal retainer (2) onto the steering shaft assembly so that the shaft seal retainer (2) contacts the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
5. Install the steering shaft seal (3) onto the steering shaft assembly.
6. Install the inner boot seal (4) onto the steering shaft assembly.





IMPORTANT: The electrical contact of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) must rest on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.

7. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) onto the steering column housing assembly.
8. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).
- Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
9. Install the lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift).