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Steering Columns: Overhaul: Reassembly

  1. On pickup models, reverse disassembly procedure. On all other models, install bearing on steering shaft lower end with flange facing upward, then insert pin. Make sure pin does not interfere with bearing operation.
  2. Grease socket, dust cover and seat. Insert spring seat and spring into socket. Place steering shaft vertically and hold other portion of steering shaft down, fit lock pin. Make sure shaft and socket rotate freely.
    Fig 1: Tilt Lever Installation Challenger, Sapporo & Colt Station Wagon
    G09357873Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Fit spacer on shaft and install in steering column. Wipe grease off lower bearing retainer and inside of column. Apply a thin coat of adhesive to end of column.
  4. On Arrow and Colt models (except station wagon), place tilt bracket on column, insert spacers, bolt, washers and tilt knob.
  5. On Challenger, Sapporo, and Colt wagon, align tilt bracket with column tube and insert bolt. Tighten bushing on tilt lever until it stops, then back off 1/2 turn. Install tilt lever on bolt and adjust bushing until tilt lever locks column without hitting bracket.
  6. Install shaft assembly in car. Fit column tube bushings onto upper and lower column tubes until stop touches column tube end. Tighten clamp bolt. Align column tube hole with steering wheel lock guide dowel. Insert ignition key and check operation. Tighten bolts after installing tilt bracket.
    TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

    Application Ft.Lbs. (mkg)
    Column Tube Clamp 4-6 (.55-.83)
    Steering Shaft Clamp 15-18 (2.0-2.5)
    Steering Wheel Nut 25-33 (3.5-4.6)
    Steering Wheel Lock (1)5 (.70)
    (1) (1)Minimum.
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