Fixed Columns

Fig. 4 Steering Column Installation:

Fig. 5 Steering Column Exploded View:

Refer to Figs. 4 and 5 replacement procedure.

Removal

Fig. 26 Steering Shaft From Bearing Removal:

1. Remove steering column as described previously.
2. Remove two screws retaining multi-function switch, then the switch.
3. Remove two lock cylinder housing-to-outer tube flange bracket retaining bolts.
4. Remove two screws retaining upper bearing retainer plate.
5. Remove upper bearing snap ring.
6. If equipped remove sensor ring shield, two sensor switch retaining screws, then the switch.
7. Remove and discard spring retainer.
8. Remove spring and sensor ring.
9. Using a suitable tool, remove shaft bearing sleeve.
10. Remove shaft and lock cylinder housing assembly from column tube.
11. Using a soft hammer, separate shaft from the bearing as shown Fig. 26.
12. Remove shaft from the tube, then the lock cylinder housing from the shaft.
13. Remove bearing from lock cylinder housing.

Installation

1. Hand press upper steering shaft bearing and sleeve into lock cylinder housing bearing bore.
2. Position lock cylinder housing assembly onto the shaft assembly. Install the assemblies into the column tube.
3. Install and torque two lock cylinder housing retaining bolts to 12-21 ft. lbs.
4. Install new bearing snap ring as follows:
a. Position a pipe spacer (3/4 inch ID X 3-1/2 inch long) over end of the upper shaft.
b. Install steering wheel attaching bolt through the pipe spacer and into the steering shaft.
c. Tighten the bolt until there is enough room to allow installation of a new bearing snap ring.
d. Install new snap ring in shaft groove, then remove steering wheel attaching bolt and pipe spacer.
5. Install multi-function switch.
6. Install lower bearing sleeve, sensor ring, spring and new spring retainer.
7. If equipped, install sensor switch and sensor ring shield.
8. Install U-joint assembly. Torque attaching bolt to 30-42 ft. lbs.
9. Install steering column as described previously.