Tools Required

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 if the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times.

1. Attach the steering column support assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly with the 4 TORX® head screws (2).

Tighten
Tighten the 4 TORX® head screws to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).




2. Grease the centering sphere (1) with lithium grease.
3. Install the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) by using J 41688 .
4. Place the base of J 41688 in a vise.
5. Place the bottom half of the new centering sphere (1), the new joint preload spring (2), the top half of the new centering sphere (1), into J 41688 .



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



8. Attach the race and upper shaft assembly (1) to the centering sphere.
9. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly (1) downward 90 degrees until the centering sphere is locked in place.



10. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly and J 41688 from the vise.
11. Disassemble J 41688 by separating the base.
12. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly, which is now attached to the centering sphere, from J 41688 .



13. Apply lithium grease to the exposed steering shaft.
14. Align the lower steering shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly by using the marks.
15. Tilt the lower steering shaft assembly at 90 degrees to the race and upper shaft assembly.
16. Install the lower steering shaft assembly onto the race and upper shaft assembly.



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



18. Install the steering shaft assembly with the steering column tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly.
19. Move the tilt lever and push the steering column tilt head assembly up towards the steering column in order to lock the steering wheel lock shoes in place.



20. Stake the steering column support assembly in 3 locations.
21. Install the 2 pivot pins (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.

21.1.

Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with lithium grease.

21.2.

Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.




22. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (4) onto the steering column jacket assembly.

22.1.

Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (4) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.

22.2.

Push the adapter and bearing assembly (4) onto the steering shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.

23. Install the lower bearing seat (3) onto the adapter and bearing assembly (4). The lower bearing seat must contact the adapter and bearing assembly (4).
24. Install the lower bearing spring (2) onto the steering shaft assembly.
25. Install the lower spring retainer (1) onto the steering shaft assembly.




Important: The steering shaft assembly must be rotated to the center position or 12 o'clock position.

26. Install the sensor retainer (2) onto the adapter and bearing assembly.

26.1.

Align the slots of the sensor retainer (2) to the ribs of the adapter and bearing assembly.

26.2.

Push the sensor retainer (2) onto the steering shaft assembly so that the sensor retainer (2) contacts the adapter and bearing assembly.

27. Install the steering shaft seal (1) onto the steering shaft assembly.



28. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
29. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).

Tighten
Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

30. Install the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
31. Install the electronic column lock module. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle .