Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Assemble

Assembly Procedure





1. Apply lithium grease to the race and upper shaft assembly.
2. Align the marks on the race and upper shaft assembly with the marks you made from the disassemble procedure to the lower shaft assembly.
3. Install the lower shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly.
4. Install the cable support bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





5. Lubricate the 3 flat head screws with LOCTITE(R).
Install the 3 flat head screws.
Tighten the 3 flat head screws to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





6. Install the dual triangle sensor assembly.





7. Perform the following steps:
7.1. Install the steering shaft seal (1).
7.2. Install the sensor retainer (2).
7.3. Install the steering shaft seal (3).
7.4. Install the boot seal (4).





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





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

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





10. Lubricate the pivot pins with synthetic grease.
Install the 2 pivot pins onto the steering column support assembly. Stake the pins in 3 places.
11. Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle.
12. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle.
13. Install the switch mounting bracket. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Housing - Assemble - Off Vehicle.