Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket Replacement Off Vehicle Column Shift

Tools Required

1. Remove the lock module assembly. Refer to Steering Column Electronic Lock Replacement .
2. Remove the tilt spring assembly. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
3. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .



4. Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control.
5. Use a screwdriver to pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column jacket assembly.



6. Remove the 3 flat head tapping screws from the linear shift assembly.

Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column support assembly.




7. Remove the steering wheel speed sensor assembly (3).
8. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (1).



9. Remove  2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column support assembly (1) using J 21854-01 .



10. Using the tilt lever remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering column jacket (2) with the lower steering shaft (3) still attached.



11. Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly (2).




Important: Mark the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly before disassembly. Failure to assemble the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly correctly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

12. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly (1) from the lower steering shaft (2).



13. Insert the race and upper shaft assembly (1) into J 41688 .
14. Insert J 41688 into a vise.
15. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction in order to disengage the centering sphere from the race and upper shaft assembly.
16. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly (1) from J 41688 .
17. Remove the shaft preload spring and the centering sphere from J 41688 .
18. If necessary, discard the old centering sphere and the old shaft preload spring.



19. Remove the 4 TORX® screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Important: Replace the steering column support assembly (1) and the pivot pins if the steering column support assembly (1) and the pivot pins have been staked 3 times.

1. Install the 4 TORX® screws (2) Into the steering column support assembly (1).

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).




2. Lubricate the centering sphere (1) with lithium grease.
3. Install the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) into J 41688 .



4. Compress the centering sphere and joint preload spring. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the clockwise direction until the arms lock in place.



5. Install the race and upper shaft assembly (1). Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees.



6. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly with J 41688 . Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees and remove.



7. Apply lithium grease to the race and upper shaft assembly.
8. Install the lower shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly using the marks from the disassemble procedure.



9. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).



10. Install the tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft (3) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).




Important: Replace the steering column support assembly and the pivot pins if the steering column support assembly and the pivot pins have been staked 3 times.

11. Install the 2 pivot pins onto the steering column support assembly.
12. Stake the pivot pins.



13. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (2) into the steering column jacket assembly (1).
14. Install the steering wheel speed sensor assembly (3).



15. Install the linear shift assembly onto the steering column support assembly.
16. Secure the linear shift assembly to the steering column assembly with the 3 flat head tapping screws.

Move the linear shift assembly out of the PARK position to install the lower socket tapping screw.

Tighten
Tighten the 3 flat head tapping screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




17. Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.
18. Put the steering column in the NEUTRAL position.



19. Adjust the automatic transmission shift lock control.

19.1.

Pull the tab (1) out on the block side (2) of the automatic transmission shift lock control.

19.2.

Press on the adjuster block (2) to compress the internal adjuster spring to disengage the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block as far away from the solenoid as possible.

19.3.

Lock in place by pushing the tab (1) back in.

20. Inspect the automatic transmission shift lock control.

20.1.

The automatic transmission shift lock control must lock the gear shift lever when it is put into the PARK position.

20.2.

When the column is installed in the vehicle you will not be able to shift the gear shift lever out of the PARK position without pressing on the brake pedal. The solenoid will be energized.

20.3.

Readjust if needed.

21. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch only. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
22. Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
23. Install the lock module assembly. Refer to Steering Column Electronic Lock Replacement .

Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket Replacement Off Vehicle Floor Shift

Tools Required

1. Remove the lock module assembly. Refer to Steering Column Electronic Lock Replacement .
2. Remove the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
3. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch only. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .



4. Remove the steering wheel speed sensor assembly (3).
5. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (1).



6. Remove 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column support assembly (1) using J 21854-01 .



7. Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (2) with the steering shaft assembly (3) still attached.



8. Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly (2).




Important: Mark the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly before disassembly. Failure to assemble the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly correctly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

9. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly (1) from the lower steering shaft (2).



10. Insert the race and upper shaft assembly (1) into J 41688 .
11. Insert J 41688 into a vise.
12. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction in order to disengage the centering sphere from the race and upper shaft assembly.
13. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly (1) from J 41688 .
14. Remove the shaft preload spring and the centering sphere from J 41688 .
15. If necessary, discard the old centering sphere and the old shaft preload spring.



16. Remove the 4 TORX® screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Important: Replace the steering column support assembly and the pivot pins if the steering column support assembly and the pivot pins have been staked 3 times.

1. Install the 4 TORX® screws (2) Into the steering column support assembly (1).

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).




2. Lubricate the centering sphere (1) with lithium grease.
3. Install the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) into J 41688 .



4. Compress the centering sphere and joint preload spring. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the clockwise direction until the arms lock in place.



5. Install the race and upper shaft assembly (1). Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees.



6. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly with J 41688 . Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees and remove.



7. Apply lithium grease to the race and upper shaft assembly.
8. Install the lower shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly using the marks from the disassemble procedure.



9. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).



10. Install the tilt head assembly (1) and the lower steering shaft (3) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).




Important: Replace the steering column support assembly and the pivot pins if the steering column support assembly and the pivot pins have been staked 3 times.

11. Install the 2 pivot pins onto the steering column support assembly.
12. Stake the pivot pins.



13. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (2) onto the steering column jacket assembly (1).
14. Install the steering wheel speed sensor assembly (3).
15. Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
16. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
17. Install the lock module assembly. Refer to Steering Column Electronic Lock Replacement .