Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Assemble

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

- Tools Required
- J41688 Centering Sphere Installer





1. Replace steering column support assembly after column has been staked 3 times.

Important: The steering column must be in the 12 o'clock position.

Install the steering column support assembly to the steering column jacket assembly by using 4 Torx head screws.
Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) using J41688. Lubricate the centering sphere (1) with synthetic grease.





3. Compress the centering sphere and joint preload spring. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the clockwise direction until the arms lock in place.





4. Install the race and upper shaft assembly. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees.





5. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly with the J41688. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees and remove with the centering sphere.





6. Apply synthetic grease to the exposed shaft engagement areas (1) and then install the shafts to the centering sphere (2).





7. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) to the steering column tilt head assembly (1).





8. Install the steering shaft assembly with the steering column tilt head assembly into the steering column support jacket assembly.





9. Install 2 pivot pins (1). Stake the pivot pins in 3 locations (1).





10. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
11. Install the lower bearing seat (2).
12. Install the lower bearing spring (3).
13. Install the lower spring retainer (1).
14. Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble.
15. Install the ignition switch assembly only. Refer to Ignition and Key Alarm Sw Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle.
16. Install the ignition actuator and lock bolt assembly only. Refer to Steering Column Lock Cylinder Set - Assemble.
17. Install the pivot & pulse switch assembly only. Refer to Pivot and Pulse Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle.
18. Install the turn signal and multifunctions switch assembly only. Refer to Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle.
19. Install the upper tilt head components. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly Assemble.