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Steering Column - Console Shift

Assembly





1. Install the locking lever cam and pin.





2. Install the lock actuator lever and pin.





3. Install the lock actuator lever return spring.





4. Install the ignition lock cylinder lockout lever.

5. NOTE: The lock lever with 2 teeth is installed on the left-hand side.





If necessary, install the springs and lock levers.
1 Install the spring and lever on the left-hand side. Use a pin punch to hold the compressed spring in position.
2 Install the spring and lever on the right-hand side. Use the pivot pin to hold the compressed spring in position.
3 Tap the pin through the levers, pushing out the pin punch, until flush with the housing.

6. NOTE: Lubricate the lock lever actuators with premium long-life grease.





Install the lock lever actuators.
1 Install the lower lock lever actuator.
2 Install the upper lock lever actuator.





7. Install the lower bearing retainer.
1 Position the lower bearing retainer.
2 Install the 2 bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).

8. NOTE: The UP position of the bearing must be facing forward.








Install the lower bearing and sleeve.

9. CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.

NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.





Install the bearing in the lock cylinder housing.

10. CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.

NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.








Install the bearing in the lock cylinder housing.





11. Position the shaft in the steering column lock cylinder housing.
^ Install the bearing tolerance ring on the steering column shaft.





12. Install the bearing sleeve.





13. Install the upper bearing spring.





14. Install the snap ring.





15. Install the tilt pivot screws loosely and position the actuator housing in a vise.
^ Lubricate the pivot screws with premium long-life grease.





16. Place 2 nuts or spacers to hold the lock levers away from the actuator housing.

17. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing pivot bushings with premium long-life grease.





Install the lock cylinder housing.
^ Position the lock cylinder housing and the shaft assembly on the actuator housing.
^ Make sure the upper and lower lock actuators are aligned.
^ Install and compress the steering column position spring.
^ Align the lock cylinder housing bushings with the pivot screws.
- Tighten to 27 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
^ Using a long thin screwdriver, remove the nuts installed under the lock levers.





18. Install the bearing tolerance ring.





19. Install the sensor ring.
1 Install the sensor ring.
2 Install the lower bearing spring.





20. Install the ignition switch.
1 Align the ignition switch with the slot and index-mark on the actuator housing.
2 Install the 2 screws and tighten to 6 Nm (54 inch lbs.).

21. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear should be in the 1 o'clock position.





Install the lock gear.
^ Use premium long-life grease to coat the lock gear.





22. Install the lock housing bearing.
^ The narrow section of the keyhole should be in the 1 o'clock position, with the tab inboard at the 3 o'clock position and rotate it counterclockwise.
^ Lubricate the lock housing bearing with premium long-life grease.





23. Install the upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the 4 retention tabs into the lock housing.





24. Install the turn indicator cancel cam.
25. Install the clockspring.

26. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes and instructions in the steering column removal and installation procedure.

Install the steering column.