Steering Column: Reassembly

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To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Align bushing tab with hole of column tube. Apply molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease to tilt lever assembly, lock bolt, main shaft and steering column bolt pivot points. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure using NEW thrust collar. Align bushing tab with hole of column tube. Apply molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease to tilt lever assembly, main shaft, column bushing, thrust collar, bearing and steering column bolt pivot points. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Install inner race, upper bearing inner race seat, compression spring and spring retainer. Install NEW retaining ring to main shaft assembly. Install retaining ring remover/replacer to main shaft assembly. Using retaining ring remover/replacer, push down retaining ring until ring fits into shaft groove. Install main shaft assembly.
Ensure main shaft assembly does not rotate. Install main shaft stopper. Install NEW lower column tube attachment, bolt and washer to column tube support.
On models equipped with A/T, install 2 NEW tilt No. 1 stopper with steering column housing support. Install 4 NEW Torx bolts.
On all models, install steering column with main shaft assembly into column tube assembly. Install tilt spring and spring guide. Place steering column assembly in vise. Temporarily install 2 NEW pivot pins. Using a punch and hammer, tap in pivot pins. Using a pin punch, stake 3 places evenly around hole.
Install turn signal bracket with 2 NEW Torx screws. Install release lever spring. On models equipped with A/T, install park lock cable assembly, shift lever housing with 3 NEW Torx screws, upper No. 2 steering cover and shift lever with NEW Torx screw.