Assembly

Steering Column

Assembly

1. Install steering shaft into housing.

2. Install lower bearing and column mounting bracket. Tighten screws to 7-11 N.m (5-8 lb-ft).






3. Install sensor ring, bushing, spring and flex coupling to steering shaft. Tighten pinch bolt to 40-56 N.m (29-41 lb-ft).






4. Position lock actuator assembly in housing.






5. Position actuator cam in lock housing and install cam pivot pin with small hammer. Tap pin in until flush with housing.






6. Install one tilt lever spring and arm into housing using a drift to hold in place.

7. Install the other lever spring and arm with pivot pin. Tap pin into place while driving out drift.







8. Support housing in a vise and drive pin flush with housing.






9. Place two nuts or spacers to hold tilt lock arms away from housing.






10. Position tilt spring on lock housing. With assistant, install lock housing and pivot bolts. Tighten to 20-28 N.m (14-20 lb-ft).

NOTE: Lube pivot bolts with ESB-M1C163-A grease or equivalent before installing.






11. Install steel sleeve and ring over steering shaft to upper bearing.







12. Install spring and new snap ring on top side of spring using a 3/4-inch by 2-1/4 inch PVC pipe.






13. Install turn signal cancel cam, flush surface "up".






14. Install ignition switch. Align pin from switch with slot in lock/column assembly. Position slot in lock / column assembly with index mark on casting. Tighten two retaining screws to 7-11 N.m (5-8 lb-ft).











15. Install ignition lock gear. Coat gear with ESB-M1C163-A grease or equivalent.






16. Install metal bearing. Lubricate with ESB-M1C163-A grease or equivalent.







17. Install plastic bearing retainer.






18. Install shift control tube assembly (column shift only). Coat bushings with ESB-M1C163-A grease or equivalent. Tighten screws to 7-11 N.m (5-8 lb-ft).








19. Install shift cable bracket on lower column bearing assembly with two bolts (column shift only).

20. Install column in vehicle as outlined.

21. Install air bag clockspring contact as outlined.

22. Install steering wheel as outlined.

23. Install air bag module as outlined.

24. Connect battery ground strap and air bag backup power supply.

25. Verify air bag warning indicator.