- With Column Shift

Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Column Shift Standard)

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the shift lever assembly.
3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder.
4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case.
5. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
6. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.
7. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.

Notice: Do not use excessive force when removing the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column. Using excessive force may cause damage to the automatic transmission shift lock control and/or the steering column.





8. Remove the A/T shift lock control in the following way:
8.1. Put the shift lever clevis into the NEUTRAL position.
8.2. Use a small screwdriver to pry the A/T shift lock control away from the steering column jacket assembly and the cable shift cam assembly.
9. Remove the linear shift assembly.





10. Remove the inner boot seal (4).
11. Remove the steering shaft seal (3) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
12. Remove the shaft seal retainer (2) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
13. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.





14. Remove the steering shaft assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).





15. Remove the 4 TORX (R) head screws (1) from the support assembly (2).
16. Discard the 4 TORX (R) head screws (1).
17. Remove the support assembly (2) from the jacket assembly (3).

Installation 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 the 4 TORX (R) head screws (1).
^ Tighten the screws to 17 Nm (13 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 jacket assembly by performing the following procedure:
3.1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the 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.
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.
8. Install the A/T shift lock control.





9. Put the shift lever clevis into the NEUTRAL position.





10. Adjust the A/T shift lock control by performing the following procedure:
10.1. Pull out the tab (1) on the adjuster block side (2) of the A/T shift lock control.
10.2. Press on the adjuster block (2) to compress the internal adjuster spring which disengages the adjuster teeth.
10.3. Slide the adjuster block (2) as far away from the solenoid as possible.
10.4. Push inward on the tab (1) in order to lock the adjuster block in place.
11. Inspect the A/T shift lock control for the following conditions:
11.1. The A/T 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.
11.2. The solenoid will be energized.
12. Readjust the A/T shift lock control if needed.

Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Coil in Service Precautions.

Important: Rest the electrical contact of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.





13. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly onto the steering column housing assembly.
14. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws into the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.
^ Tighten the screws to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
15. Install the ignition lock cylinder case.
16. Install the ignition lock cylinder.
17. Install the shift lever assembly.
18. Enable the SIR system.