Steering Column: Assembly

ALL COLUMNS 

Install the steering column lock lever actuator and steering column lock actuator.

1. Lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
   • Use long life grease.
2. Install the steering column lock actuators.

Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Lock Actuators

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Install the steering column lock pawl.

1. Position the steering column lock pawl.
2. Drive in the steering column lock lever pin.

Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lock Pawl

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Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.

Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer

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Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Bearing And Sleeve

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Install the ignition switch, aligning the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.

• Install the bolts.

Fig 5: Installing Ignition Switch

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VEHICLES WITH COLUMN SHIFT 

Install the transmission control selector lever spring clip and the gearshift lever socket bushings on the shift tube.

• Coat the gearshift lever socket bushings with long-life grease.

Fig 6: Installing Transmission Control Selector Lever Spring Clip And Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings On Shift Tube

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Install the column shift selector lever plunger.

• Coat the column shift selector plunger with long-life grease.

Fig 7: Installing Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger

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Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.

Fig 8: Installing Gearshift Lever In Shift Tube

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Fig 9: Installing Gearshift Lever Pin In Shift Tube

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Install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube.

• Coat the end of the spring with long-life grease.

Fig 10: Installing Gearshift Selector Tube Spring In Shift Tube

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Install the transmission selector lever arm and support on the shift tube.

1. Position the transmission selector lever arm and support.
2. Install the bolts.

Fig 11: Assembling Transmission Selector Lever Arm And Support

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Install the shift tube and clamps.

Fig 12: Installing Shift Tube And Clamps

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Position the brake shift interlock solenoid and install the bolts.

Fig 13: Assembling Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid And Bolts

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Install the parking brake release switch and screws.

Fig 14: Installing Parking Brake Release Switch And Screws

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ALL COLUMNS 

Fig 15: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing In Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing

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Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the upper steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.

Fig 16: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing

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Fig 17: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing In Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing

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Position the steering column shaft in the steering column lock cylinder housing.

• Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring on the steering column shaft.

Fig 18: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring On Steering Column Shaft

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Install the steering column bearing sleeve.

Fig 19: Installing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve

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Install the steering column bearing spring (3C674).

Fig 20: Installing Steering Column Bearing Spring

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Install the snap ring.

Fig 21: Installing Snap Ring

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Install the turn indicator cancel cam.

Fig 22: Installing Turn Indicator Cancel Cam

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Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.

Fig 23: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws

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Position the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft on the steering actuator housing.

• Make sure the upper and lower steering column lock actuators are aligned.

Fig 24: Inspecting Upper And Lower Steering Column Lock Actuators Alignment

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Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.

1. Use a shop fabricated tool.
2. On tilt steering columns, install and compress the steering column position spring.

Fig 25: Installing Steering Column Position Spring

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Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing, and tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.

Fig 26: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Actuator Housing

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Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.

Fig 27: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring

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Install the sensor ring and spring.

Fig 28: Installing Sensor Ring And Spring

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Fig 29: Installing Steering Column Lock Gear

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Install the steering column lock housing bearing.

• While the narrow section of the keyhole is at the one o'clock position and the tab inboard at the three o'clock position, rotate it counterclockwise.
• Lubricate the steering column lock housing bearing with ignition lock grease.

Fig 30: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing

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Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.

Fig 31: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Retainer

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