Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Assemble

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: If the steering column support assembly and the pivot pins have been staked 3 times they must be replaced.





1. Install the 4 TORX head screws (2) onto the steering column support assembly (1).
- Tighten the TORT head screws to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).





2. Apply lithium grease to the race and upper shaft assembly and then install the lower shaft assembly using the alignment marks from the disassemble procedure.





3. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).





4. Install the tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft assembly (3) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).

Important: If the steering column support assembly and the pivot pins have been staked 3 times they must be replaced.





5. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with lithium grease.
6. Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
7. Stake the pivot pins (1).





8. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (2) onto the steering column jacket assembly (1).
9. Install the steering column seal (3) onto the adapter and bearing assembly (2).





10. If you need to assemble the linear shift assembly first, refer to Linear Shift Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle.
Install the linear shift assembly onto the steering column support assembly.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

11. Secure the linear shift assembly to the steering column 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 TORT screws to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Improper Routing of the Wire Harness Notice in Service Precautions.





12. Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.
13. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle.
14. Install the shift lever assembly only. Refer to Shift Lever- Assemble - Off Vehicle.
Put the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
15. Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle.
16. Install the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Tilt Column).
17. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.