Steering Column - Automatic Transmission: Assembly

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NOTE: Lubricate the steering column lock lever actuators with the specified lubricant.
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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NOTE: Coat all surfaces with premium long-life grease.
2. Install the steering column lock pawl.
   1. Position the steering column lock pawl.
   2. Drive in the steering column lock lever pin.
      Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Lock Lever Pin And Steering Column Lock Pawl

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3. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
   1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
   2. Install the 2 bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 3: 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 4: 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

4. Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.
5. Install the transmission control selector lever spring clip and the selector lever socket bushings on the shift tube.
   • Coat the selector lever socket bushings with the specified lubricant.
     Fig 5: Locating Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings And Transmission Control Selector Lever Spring Clip

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6. Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
   • Coat the column shift selector plunger with the specified lubricant.
     Fig 6: Locating Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger

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7. Position the selector lever in the shift tube.
   Fig 7: Locating Selector Lever

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NOTE: The selector lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position may be blocked.
Fig 8: Locating Selector Lever Pin
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8. Install the selector lever pin in the shift tube.
9. Install the selector tube spring in the shift tube.
   • Coat the end of the spring with the specified lubricant.
     Fig 9: Locating Spring

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10. Install the transmission selector lever arm and support on the shift tube.
    1. Position the transmission selector lever arm and support.
    2. Install the 2 bolts and tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
       Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Selector Lever Arm And Bolts

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11. Install the shift tube.
    1. Position the shift tube.
    2. Position the 2 shift tube clamps.
    3. Install the 4 bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
       Fig 11: Identifying Shift Tube Clamps With Bolts

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NOTE: If installing a new transmission shift selector position insert, make sure that the correct part is being installed.
12. Install the brake shift interlock solenoid and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 12: Locating Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid Bolts

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NOTE: Install the upper steering column bearing (small) so that the inner race is visible when installed.
Fig 13: 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	3517	Bearing (in the upward position)
3	-	Ball
4	-	Inner race

Fig 14: Installing Small Steering Column Upper Bearing Into Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing
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13. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the small steering column upper bearing 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 15: 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 16: Installing Large Upper Steering Column Lower Bearing Into Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing
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14. Install the steering column lower bearing (large) into the ignition lock cylinder housing.

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15. 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 17: Locating Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring

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16. Install the steering column upper bearing sleeve.
    Fig 18: Locating Steering Column Bearing Sleeve

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17. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 19: Locating Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring

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18. Install the steering column upper bearing snap ring.
    Fig 20: Locating Steering Column Upper Bearing Snap Ring

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19. Install the turn signal cancel cam.
    Fig 21: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam

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20. 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 22: 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.
21. 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 actuators are aligned.
      Fig 23: Locating Upper And Lower Steering Column Lock Lever Actuators

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22. Position the LH and RH steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
    1. Use a shop fabricated tool.
    2. For tilt columns, install and compress the steering column position spring.
       Fig 24: Identifying Shop Fabricated Tool And Steering Column Position Spring

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23. 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 25: Locating Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing Screw

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24. Install the steering column lower bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 26: Locating Steering Column Lower Bearing Tolerance Ring

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25. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
       Fig 27: Identifying Sensor Ring And Steering Column Lower Bearing Spring

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26. Install the ignition switch.
    1. Align 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 28: Identifying Ignition Switch With Mounting Screws

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NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the 1 o'clock position.
27. Install the ignition lock cylinder gear.
    • Coat the gear with the specified lubricant.
      Fig 29: Locating Ignition Lock Cylinder Gear

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28. 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 30: Installing Ignition Lock Cylinder Bearing

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29. Install the ignition lock cylinder bearing retainer firmly to engage the 4 retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 31: Locating Ignition Lock Cylinder Bearing Retainer

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30. Install the selector lever and the selector lever pin.
31. Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
32. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .