Tilt Column

Fig. 4 Steering Column Installation:

Fig. 5 Steering Column Exploded View:

Refer to Figs. 4 and 5 for component identification.

Removal

1. Remove steering column as described previously.
2. Remove two screws retaining multi-function switch, then the switch.
3. Remove conical coil spring and upper bearing retainer plate.
4. Remove shaft C-clip at top of bearing.
5. Set tilt casting in the upper position.
6. Using Pivot Pin Remover Handle tool No. T67P-3D739-C and Pivot Pin Remover tools No. T67P-3D739-B or equivalent, carefully remove pivot pins. Use caution when removing pivot pins, they are under pressure and will expand with force.
7. Remove upper tilt casting from lock cylinder over end of shaft.
8. Separate U-joint from lower end of shaft.
9. If equipped remove sensor ring shield, two sensor switch retaining screws, then the switch.
10. Remove and discard spring retainer.
11. Remove spring and sensor ring.
12. Using a suitable tool, remove shaft bearing sleeve.
13. Remove steering shaft assembly from top end of column.
14. Remove lower bearing assembly from column tube.

Installation

1. Press lower bearing and sleeve into column tube.
2. Install steering shaft assembly through lock cylinder housing top hole, into column tube and through the lower bearing. Use caution not to damage the bearing.
3. Ensure tilt spring is properly positioned, then install upper casting assembly over the shaft and down into lock cylinder housing ears. Ensure lock lever is latched in the top tilt position.
4. Align the tilt castings, then using a C-clamp install two pivot pins until flush with casting surface.
5. Install upper bearing snap ring and retainer plate.
6. Install conical coil spring by snapping it into shaft groove.
7. Install multi-function switch.
8. Install lower bearing sleeve, sensor ring, spring and new spring retainer.
9. If equipped, install sensor switch and sensor ring shield.
10. Install U-joint assembly. Torque attaching bolt to 30-42 ft. lbs.
11. Install steering column as described previously.