Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Assemble

- Tools Required
- J41688 Centering Sphere Installer Tool

Important: Replace the steering column support assembly (1) if the steering column support assembly (1) has been staked three times.





1. Install the steering column support assembly (1) to the jacket assembly.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Secure by using the 4 TORX (R) screws (2).
- Tighten the screws to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).





3. Lubricate the centering sphere (1) with lithium grease.
4. Install the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) into J41688.





5. Compress the centering sphere and joint preload spring with J41688.





6. Install the race and upper shaft assembly (1). Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees and remove with the centering sphere.





7. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly with J41688.
8. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees and remove.





9. Apply lithium grease to the race and upper shaft assembly.
10. Install the lower shaft assembly onto the race and upper shaft assembly following the marks from the disassemble procedure.





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





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

Important: Replace the steering column support assembly if the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times.





13. Install the 2 pivot pins onto the steering column support assembly.





14. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
15. Install the lower bearing seat (2).
16. Install the lower bearing spring (3).
17. Install the lower spring retainer (4).
18. Install the sensor retainer (5).
19. Install the steering shaft seal (6).
20. Install the linear shift assembly. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly-Assemble-Off Vehicle.
21. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly-Assemble-Off Vehicle. Install the tilt spring. Refer to Tilt Spring-Assemble-Off Vehicle. Install the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module-Assemble-Off Vehicle.