Steering Column Disassembly/Assembly: Assembly

Install the steering column lock actuators.
1. Use appropriate grease to lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
2. Install the steering column lock actuators.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Lock Actuators
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  NOTE:
  - Coat all surfaces with appropriate grease.
On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, install the steering column lock pawl.
1. Position the steering column lock pawl.
2. Drive in the steering column lock lever pin.
Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lock Pawl
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Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
2. Install the three bolts.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer
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NOTE:
- The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward toward the engine.
Install the steering column bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed.
Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.

Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Bearing And Sleeve
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On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column and install the bolts.

Fig 5: Installing Ignition Switch
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On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, install the transmission control selector lever spring clip (1) and the gearshift lever socket bushings (2) on the shift tube.
NOTE:
- Coat the gearshift lever socket bushings with appropriate grease.
Fig 6: Installing Transmission Control Selector Lever Spring Clip
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On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, install the column shift selector lever plunger.
1. Coat the column shift selector plunger with appropriate grease.
Fig 7: Installing Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
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On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.

Fig 8: Installing Gearshift Lever In Shift Tube
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CAUTION:
- On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position may be blocked.
On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.

Fig 9: Installing Gearshift Lever Pin In Shift Tube
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On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube.
1. Coat the end of the spring with appropriate grease.
Fig 10: Installing Gearshift Selector Tube Spring In Shift Tube
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On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, install the transmission selector lever arm and support on the shift tube.
1. Position the transmission selector lever arm and support.
2. Install the bolts.
Fig 11: Installing Transmission Selector Lever Arm And Support
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On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, install the shift tube.
1. Position the shift tube.
2. Position the shift tube clamps.
3. Install the bolts.
Fig 12: Installing Shift Tube
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On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, position the brake shift interlock solenoid and install the bolts.

Fig 13: Installing Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid
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CAUTION:
- Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket; install the upper steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.

Fig 14: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing
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Fig 15: Locating Bearing Slot
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CAUTION:
- Install the large steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
NOTE:
- Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
On tilt steering columns, install the large steering column bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing.

Fig 16: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing
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Fig 17: Locating Bearing Slot
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Position the steering column shaft in the steering column lock cylinder housing.
1. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring on the steering column shaft.
Fig 18: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
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Install the steering column bearing sleeve.

Fig 19: Installing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
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Install the steering column bearing spring.

Fig 20: Installing Steering Column Bearing Spring
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Install the snap ring.

Fig 21: Installing Snap Ring
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Install the turn signal cancel cam.

Fig 22: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam
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NOTE:
- Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with appropriate grease.
Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.

Fig 23: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
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Position the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft on the steering actuator housing.
1. Make sure the upper and lower steering column lock actuators are aligned.
Fig 24: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Column Shaft
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Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
1. Use a shop fabricated tool.
2. On tilt steering columns, install and compress the steering column position spring.
Fig 25: Installing Steering Column Locking Levers On Steering Actuator Housing
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On tilt steering column equipped vehicles, position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing and tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.

Fig 26: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
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On fixed steering column equipped vehicles, install the steering column spacer and tighten the two lock cylinder housing screws.
1. The steering column spacer is installed on the LH side of the steering column.
Fig 27: Installing Sensor Ring LH Side Of Steering Column
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Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.

Fig 28: Installing Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
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On tilt steering column equipped vehicles, install the sensor ring.
1. Install the sensor ring.
2. Install the steering column bearing spring.
Fig 29: Installing Sensor Ring
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On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, install the shock absorber electronic steering sensor.
1. Position the shock absorber electronic steering sensor.
2. Install the screws.
3. Connect the electrical connector.
Fig 30: Installing Shock Absorber Electronic Steering Sensor
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On fixed steering column equipped vehicles, install the snap ring.

Fig 31: Installing Snap Ring
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On manual transmission equipped vehicles, install the ignition switch. Tighten bolts to specification.

Fig 32: Installing Ignition Switch
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NOTE:
- The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the 1 o'clock position.
Install the steering column lock gear.
1. Use appropriate grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
Fig 33: Installing Steering Column Lock Gear
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Install the steering column lock housing bearing.
1. 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.
2. Lubricate the steering column lock housing bearing with appropriate grease.
Fig 34: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
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Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.

Fig 35: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Retainer
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Install the steering column; see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Install the air bag sliding contact; see AIR BAG SLIDING CONTACT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Install the ignition switch lock cylinder. See IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .