Non-Tilt Column

Fig. 4 Steering Column Installation:

Fig. 5 Steering Column Exploded View:

Refer to Figs. 4 and 5 for replacement procedure.

Fig. 26 Steering Shaft From Bearing Removal:

Removal

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

Installation

1. Position lock cylinder housing assembly on shaft assembly and install assemblies into column tube.
2. Install and torque two lock cylinder housing retaining bolts to 12-21 ft. lbs.
3. Position upper steering shaft bearing and sleeve on shaft. Install sleeve and shaft assembly into lock cylinder housing bearing bore.
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 upper shaft.
b. Install steering wheel attaching bolt through pipe spacer and into steering shaft.
c. Tighten 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.