Steering Column - Manual Transmission: Assembly

All vehicles 

Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Lock Actuators

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1. Install the steering column lock actuators.
   1. Install the steering column lower lock actuator.
   2. Install the steering column upper lock actuator.
      Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer

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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 N-m 0.9 kgf-m, (80 in-lbf).
      Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Bearing And Sleeve

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      NOTE:

      • The UP position of the bearing must be facing forward.
3. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.
   STEERING COLUMN BEARING AND SLEEVE SPECIFICATION
   
   

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

   Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Bearing And Sleeve

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   NOTE:

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

   • Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
4. Install the steering column bearing in the steering column lock cylinder housing.
   STEERING COLUMN BEARING AND SLEEVE SPECIFICATION
   
   

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

   Fig 5: Installing Steering Column Bearing In Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing

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   Vehicles with tilt column 

   Fig 6: Installing Steering Column Bearing In Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing

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   CAUTION:

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

   • Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
5. On a tilt steering column, install the steering column bearing in the steering column lock cylinder housing.
   STEERING COLUMN BEARING AND SLEEVE 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 7: Installing Steering Column Bearing In Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing

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All vehicles 

Fig 8: Positioning Steering Column Shaft In Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
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6. 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 9: Locating Steering Column Bearing Sleeve

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7. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
   Fig 10: Identifying Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring

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8. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
   Fig 11: Locating Snap Ring

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9. Install the snap ring.
   Fig 12: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam

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   Fig 13: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam

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   NOTE:

   • Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with premium long-life grease.
   CAUTION:

   • 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.
10. Install the turn signal cancel cam.
    Fig 14: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws

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11. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    • Lubricate the lock cylinder housing with premium long-life grease.
    • Make sure the upper and lower steering column lock actuators are aligned.
12. Position the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft on the steering actuator housing.
    Fig 15: Identifying Steering Column Position Spring

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13. Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
    1. Using a shop fabricated tool, position the steering column locking levers.
    2. On tilt steering columns, install and compress the steering column position spring.

Vehicles with tilt column 

Fig 16: Locating Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Actuator Housing Screw
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14. 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 17: Locating Steering Column Spacer
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15. 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 18: Installing Sensor Ring
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16. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.

Vehicles with fixed column 

Fig 19: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
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17. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.

All columns 

Fig 20: Installing Snap Ring
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18. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 21: Installing Ignition Switch Screws

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19. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
    1. Position the ignition switch.
    2. Install the 2 ignition switch screws.
       • Tighten the ignition switch screws to 6 N-m (0.6 kgf-m, 53 in-lbf).
         Fig 22: Installing Steering Column Lock Gear

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         NOTE:

         • The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear should be in the 1 o'clock position.
20. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use premium long-life grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
      Fig 23: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing

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21. 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 24: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Retainer

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22. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the 4 retention tabs into the lock housing.
23. Install the clockspring. See CLOCKSPRING .
24. Install the steering column. See STEERING COLUMN  .