Steering Column - Manual Transmission: Assembly

All vehicles 

NOTE: Lubricate the steering column lock lever actuators with premium long-life grease.
1. Install the upper and lower steering column lock lever actuators.
   1. Install the upper steering column lock lever actuator.
   2. Install the lower steering column lock lever actuator.
      Fig 1: Identifying Upper And Lower Steering Column Lock Lever Actuators

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2. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
   1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
   2. Install the bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer With Mounting Bolts

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NOTE: The upward position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.
NOTE: Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed.
Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing And Sleeve With Inner Race
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Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Outer race
2	3517	Bearing (in the upward position)
3	-	Ball
4	-	Inner race

3. Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.
NOTE: Install the bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
Fig 4: Position For Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing (Small) Into Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing
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Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Outer race
2	-	Bearing (in the upward position)
3	-	Ball
4	-	Inner race

Fig 5: Installing Small Steering Column Upper Bearing Into Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing
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4. Install the steering column upper bearing (small) into the ignition lock cylinder housing.

   Vehicles with tilt column 

NOTE: Install the bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
Fig 6: Position For Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing (Large) Into Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing
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Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Bearing slot
2	3511	Ignition lock cylinder housing
3	-	Outer race
4	-	Bearing (in the upward position)
5	-	Ball
6	-	Inner race

Fig 7: Installing Large Upper Steering Column Lower Bearing Into Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing
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5. Install the steering column lower bearing (large) into the ignition lock cylinder housing.

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6. Position the steering column shaft in the ignition lock cylinder housing.
   • Install the steering column upper bearing tolerance ring onto the steering column shaft.
     Fig 8: Locating Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring

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7. Install the steering column upper bearing sleeve.
   Fig 9: Locating Steering Column Bearing Sleeve

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8. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
   Fig 10: Locating Steering Column Bearing Spring

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9. Install the steering column upper bearing snap ring.
   Fig 11: Locating Steering Column Upper Bearing Snap Ring

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NOTE: The turn signal cancel cam has a flat surface and a surface that has 4 lobes. Make sure to install the cam with the flat surface upwards. Push the cam onto the shaft until it makes contact with the snap ring.
Fig 12: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam
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10. Install the turn signal cancel cam.
11. Install the 2 ignition lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    • Lubricate the ignition lock cylinder housing and screws with the specified lubricant.
      Fig 13: Locating Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing Screws

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NOTE: Lubricate the ignition lock cylinder housing bushings with the specified lubricant.
NOTE: Tilt column shown in illustration, fixed column similar.
12. Position the ignition lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft on the steering actuator housing.
    • Make sure the upper and lower steering column lock lever actuators are aligned.
      Fig 14: Locating Upper And Lower Steering Column Lock Lever Actuators

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13. Position the LH and RH steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
    1. Using a shop fabricated tool, position the locking levers.
    2. For tilt columns, install and compress the steering column position spring.
       Fig 15: Identifying Shop Fabricated Tool And Steering Column Position Spring

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14. Position the ignition lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing.
    • Tighten the 2 ignition lock cylinder housing screws to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
      Fig 16: Locating Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing Screws

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15. Install the steering column lower bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 17: Locating Steering Column Lower Bearing Tolerance Ring

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16. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
       Fig 18: Identifying Sensor Ring And Steering Column Lower Bearing Spring

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17. Install the ignition switch.
    1. Position the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
    2. Install the 2 ignition switch screws and tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
       Fig 19: Identifying Ignition Switch And Ignition Switch Screws

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NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear should be in the 1 o'clock position.
18. Install the ignition lock cylinder gear.
    • Coat the gear using the specified lubricant.
      Fig 20: Locating Ignition Lock Cylinder Gear

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19. Install the ignition lock cylinder 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 ignition lock cylinder bearing with the specified lubricant.
      Fig 21: Installing Ignition Lock Cylinder Bearing

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20. Install the ignition lock cylinder bearing retainer firmly to engage the 4 retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 22: Locating Ignition Lock Cylinder Bearing Retainer

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21. Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
22. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .