Steering Column - Automatic Transmission: Assembly

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Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Lock Actuators

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1. Install the steering column lock actuators.
   1. Install the steering column upper lock actuator.
   2. Install the steering column lower lock actuator.
      Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lock Pawl

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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 3: Tightening Bolts

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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 Ib-in).
      Fig 4: Positioning Bearing

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      NOTE:

      • The UP 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.
4. Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.
   BALL SPECIFICATION
   
   

   1	Outer race
   2	Bearing (in the UP position)
   3	Ball
   4	Inner race

   Fig 5: Installing Transaxle Control Selector Lever Spring Clip

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5. Install the transaxle control selector lever spring clip and the gearshift lever socket bushings on the shift tube.
   • Coat the gearshift lever socket bushings with premium long-life grease.
     Fig 6: Coating Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings With Premium Long-Life Grease

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6. Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
   • Coat the column shift selector plunger with premium long-life grease.
     Fig 7: Positioning Gearshift Lever In Shift Tube

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7. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.
   Fig 8: Installing Gearshift Lever Pin In Shift Tube

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   CAUTION:

   • Gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position may be blocked.
8. Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.
   Fig 9: Installing Gearshift Selector Tube Spring In Shift Tube

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9. Install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube.
   • Coat the end of the spring with premium long-life grease.
     Fig 10: Installing Transaxle Selector Lever Arm And Support On Shift Tube

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10. Install the transaxle selector lever arm and support on the shift tube.
    1. Position the transaxle selector lever arm and support.
    2. Install the 2 bolts and tighten to 15 Nm (12 Ib-ft).
       Fig 11: Installing Shift Tube

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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 Ib-in).
       Fig 12: Installing Transaxle Shift Selector Position

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       CAUTION:

       • If installing a new transaxle shift selector position insert, make sure that the correct part is being installed.
12. Install the brake shift interlock solenoid.
    1. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid.
    2. Install the 3 bolts and tighten to 9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 80 in-lbf).
       Fig 13: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing

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       CAUTION:

       • Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when Installed.
13. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the steering column upper bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    BEARING SPECIFICATION
    
    

    1	Outer race
    2	Bearing (in the UP position)
    3	Ball
    4	Inner race

    Fig 14: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing

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    Vehicles with tilt column 

    CAUTION:

    • Install the large steering column bearing so that the inner race Is visible when installed.
    NOTE:

    • Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
14. Install the steering column lower bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    Fig 15: Installing Bearing

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    BALL AND BEARING SPECIFICATION
    
    

    1	Bearing slot
    2	Steering column lock cylinder housing
    3	Outer race
    4	Bearing (in the UP position)
    5	Ball
    6	Inner race

    Fig 16: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing

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Fig 17: Positioning Steering Column Shaft In Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
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15. Position the steering column shaft in the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    • Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring on the steering column shaft.
      Fig 18: Locating Steering Column Bearing Sleeve

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16. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 19: Identifying Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring

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17. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 20: Locating Snap Ring

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18. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 21: Installing Turn Indicator Cancel Cam

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    Fig 22: Installing Turn Indicator Cancel Cam

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19. Install the turn indicator cancel cam.
    Fig 23: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws

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20. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    • Lubricate the lock cylinder housing screws with premium long-life grease.
      NOTE:

      • Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with premium long-life grease.
21. Position the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft in the steering actuator housing.
    • Make sure the upper and lower steering column lock actuators are aligned.
      Fig 24: Identifying Steering Column Position Spring

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22. Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
    1. Use a shop fabricated tool.
    2. Install and compress the steering column position spring.
       Fig 25: Locating Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Actuator Housing Screw

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23. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing. Install the 2 screws and tighten to 22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m, 16 ft-lbf).

Vehicles with tilt column 

Fig 26: Locating Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Actuator Housing Screw
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24. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing.
    • Tighten the lock cylinder housing screws to 22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m, 16 ft-lbf).

Vehicles with fixed column 

Fig 27: Locating Steering Column Spacer
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25. Position the steering column spacer and install the 2 lock cylinder housing screws.
    • To install, tighten to 22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m, 16 ft-lbf).

Vehicles with tilt column 

Fig 28: Installing Sensor Ring
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26. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.

Vehicles with fixed column 

Fig 29: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
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27. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.

All vehicles 

Fig 30: Installing Screws
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28. Install ignition switch.
    1. Align the ignition switch with the slot and Index mark on the steering column.
    2. Install the 2 screws and tighten to 6 N-m (Oj kgf-m, 53 in-lbf).
       Fig 31: Installing Steering Column Lock Gear

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       NOTE:

       • The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the 1 o'clock position.
29. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use premium long-life grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
      Fig 32: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing

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30. Install the steering column lock housing 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 steering column lock housing bearing with premium long-life grease.
      Fig 33: Installing Bearing Retainer Firmly

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31. Install the bearing retainer firmly to engage the 4 retention tabs into the lock housing.
32. Install the gearshift lever and the gearshift lever pin.
33. Install the multi-function switch and 2 screws.
    • Tighten to 3 N-m (0.3 kgf-m, 27 in-lbf).
34. Install the clockspring. See CLOCKSPRING .
35. Install the steering column. See STEERING COLUMN  .