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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 23653-91 Compressor Plate Adapter
    • J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor

    Object Number: 242856  Size: SH

    Important: If the steering column support assembly has been staked more than three times, replace the steering column support assembly.

  1. Install the steering column housing assembly (1) onto the steering column housing support (2).

  2. Object Number: 260937  Size: SH
  3. Place the lock shoes (3) onto the dowel pins.
  4. Rotate the tilt head assembly until the holes (2) for the pivot pins line up.

  5. Object Number: 242859  Size: SH
  6. Install the pivot pins (1) into the hole in the steering column housing.
  7. Bottom the pivot pins (1) against the steering column housing.

  8. Object Number: 242871  Size: SH
  9. Using a hammer and a brass drift, stake (1) the pivot pins (2) at 3 equally spaced locations.
  10. Note: If there is no surface suitable for restaking, the steering column housing (3) must be replaced.


    Object Number: 697395  Size: SH
  11. Pull the tilt lever (7) on the steering column housing and tilt the column completely up.
  12. Lubricate the tilt spring (6).
  13. Install the tilt spring (6). Refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  14. Install the lock housing (5). Refer to Lock Housing Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  15. Install the inner race (4).
  16. Install the inner race seat (3).
  17. Install the upper bearing spring (2).
  18. Install the spring retainer (1).

  19. Object Number: 242882  Size: SH
  20. Install new bearing retainer using J 23653-91 and J 23653-SIR .
  21. To install the signal switch housing. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Housing - Assemble - Off Vehicle .