Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Assemble

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Attach the steering column support assembly (2) to the steering column jacket assembly (1) with the 4 TORX8 head screws (1).
- Tighten the 4 TORX0 screws to 17 Nm (113 ft. lbs.).





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





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.
7. Install the linear shift assembly onto the steering column support assembly.





8. Secure the linear shift assembly to the steering column support assembly with the 3 flat head tapping screws. Move the linear shift assembly out of the PARK position to install the lower socket tapping screw.
- Tighten the 3 flat head tapping screws to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





9. Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.
10. Put the shift lever clevis into the NEUTRAL position.





11. Adjust the automatic transmission shift lock control by performing the following steps:
11.1. Pull out the tab (1) on the adjuster block side (2) of the automatic transmission shift lock control.
11.2. Press on the adjuster block (2) to compress the internal adjuster spring which disengages the adjuster teeth.
11.3. Slide the adjuster block (2) as far away from the solenoid as possible.
11.4. Push inward on the tab (1) in order to lock the adjuster block in place.
12. Inspect the automatic transmission shift lock control for the following items:
12.1. The automatic transmission shift lock control must lock the shift lever clevis when the shift lever clevis is put into the PARK position. Once the steering column is installed in the vehicle, the gear shift lever must remain in the PARK position unless the brake pedal is depressed.
12.2. The solenoid will be energized.
13. Readjust the automatic transmission shift lock control if needed.

Important: Be sure that the electrical contact of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) rests on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.





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