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Tilt Wheel Column: Reassembly

  1. During reassembly, coat all friction surfaces with multipurpose grease. If reassembling a floor shift type column, proceed to step 3). To reassemble column shift type column, install shift bowl on steering column jacket. Install shift tube spring, wave washer and retainer plate in shift bowl. Insert shift tube through lower end of column jacket and align tube key spline with shift bowl keyway.
  2. Install Installer (J-23073-01) and pull shift tube into bowl. See Fig 1. Install shift tube thrust washer and retainer plate snap ring. Install column lower bearing. Attach shift gate to steering column support. Install steering column support assembly into column and tighten retaining screws alternately and evenly to 60 INCH lbs. (7 N.m).
    Fig 1: Installing Shift Tube (Tilt Wheel)
    G117506Courtesy of CHRYSLER MOTORS
  3. To reassemble floor shift type column, position key release lever spring onto lever and install assembly into column shroud. Install shroud onto steering column jacket. Install retainer plate into column jacket notches.
  4. Install column support into column jacket by aligning "V" on support with "V" notch in column jacket. To completely seat support, press key release lever downward while pressing support into place. Install steering column support retaining screws and tighten alternately and evenly to 60 INCH lbs. (7 N.m).
    NOTE: Remaining steps apply to either column shift type or floor shift type columns.
  5. Install remote rod in column support rod slot. Install dimmer and ignition switches. Install new races and bearings in key/lock cylinder housing if old components were removed. Using a .18" (4.5 mm) diameter rod to aid in alignment, install lock shoes, lock shoe springs and lock shoe pin.
  6. Install tilt release lever, lever spring and lever pin in key/lock cylinder housing. Insert wedge between housing and lever to relieve spring tension and ease pin installation.
  7. Install lock bolt in key/lock cylinder housing and engage it in lock sector cam surface. Install lock rack, rack preload spring and replacement shim in key/lock cylinder housing. Mate square block tooth on lock rack to like tooth on lock sector. Tighten screws to 35 INCH lbs. (4 N.m).
  8. Retain lock shoes in disengaged position and install key/lock housing on column support. Align pivot pin holes in key/lock cylinder housing with those in column support and install pivot pins. Seat pins fully using a hammer and punch.
    CAUTION: Press housing down firmly while installing pivot pins to avoid damage to holes in column support.
  9. Place key/lock cylinder housing in full upward tilt position. Lubricate tilt spring guide and spring with chassis lube. Insert tilt spring guide and spring into key/lock cylinder housing. Using a large Phillips head screwdriver, install spring retainer into key/lock cylinder housing lugs.
  10. Install key/lock cylinder housing cover and tighten screws to 60 INCH lbs. (7 N.m). Install gear selector indicator light assembly (if equipped). Route dimmer switch harness down through column.
  11. Insert key/lock cylinder into housing far enough to contact switch actuator. Press inward and rotate cylinder. When aligned, cylinder will move inward and spring-loaded retainer will snap into place. Cylinder is now locked in column. Turn key/lock cylinder to ON position. Install key/lock buzzer switch.
  12. Install turn signal switch, but DO NOT  install switch retaining screws at this time. Install windshield wiper harness and switch and route harness down through column jacket. Route cruise control harness (if equipped), down through column jacket.
  13. Install turn signal switch stalk by pushing straight into column. Install hazard warning knob on hazard warning switch. Install turn signal retaining screws and tighten to 35 INCH lbs. (4 N.m). Install upper bearing race in key/lock cylinder housing.
  14. Install cruise control harness (if equipped). Install upper bearing preload spring, canceling cam and lock plate. Depress lock plate with depressor and install new snap ring. See Fig 2. Install lock plate cover. Install gear selector lever and retaining pin (if equipped).
    Fig 2: Installing Lock Plate Retaining Ring
    G117507Courtesy of CHRYSLER MOTORS
  15. Install steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Turn key/lock cylinder to OFF position, move ignition switch downward to eliminate lash, and install switch retaining screws. Tighten screws to 35 INCH lbs. (4 N.m).
  16. Depress dimmer switch slightly and insert 3/32" drill bit into adjustment hole. Loosen retaining screws, move switch upward to remove lash, and retighten screws to 35 INCH lbs. (4 N.m). Remove drill bit and test dimmer switch operation in all column tilt positions.
  17. Install steering column. See NON-TILT WHEEL COLUMN  or TILT WHEEL COLUMN  as appropriate under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Reconnect negative battery cable. Test ignition switch in all tilt positions. Ensure vehicle starts only in Park and Neutral.
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