- With Tilt Column

Disarm airbag and remove column as outlined under REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. The steering wheel must be straight and the column in the Lock position. Care must be taken when handling column with a live inflator module. Never point bag deploy surface toward you, and never stand column on steering wheel. Accidental deployment in these positions may cause injury. Always face bag deploy surface toward open space to allow for unrestricted expansion.

INFLATOR MODULE, COIL ASSEMBLY, SHAFT LOCK, TURN SIGNAL CANCELLING CAM, UPPER BEARING SPRING, UPPER BEARING SEAT, INNER RACE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, BUZZER SWITCH & LOCK CYLINDER SET

Refer to Fig. 74 for exploded view of steering column.

Fig. 74 Tilt Steering Column Exploded View. 1991 Beretta & Corsica:

Disassembly
1. Remove inflator module from steering wheel as follows:
a. Remove Torx screws from back of steering wheel.
b. Remove connector position assurance (CPA) and connector from rear of inflator module.
c. Remove inflator module.
2. Remove horn connector to slip ring, then horn contact.
3. Remove steering wheel locknut.
4. Remove steering wheel using wheel puller J 1859-03 or equivalent. When attaching puller to steering wheel, use care to prevent threading the side screws into the coil assembly.
5. Remove coil assembly retaining ring.
6. Remove coil assembly off shaft end, allowing coil to hang freely.
7. Using tool J-23653-C or equivalent, depress shaft lock, then remove shaft lock retaining ring.
8. Remove shaft lock, then the turn signal cancelling cam.
9. Remove upper bearing spring, then the upper bearing seat.
10. Remove inner race, then place turn signal in Right Turn position.
11. Remove signal switch arm attaching screw and the arm, then the turn signal switch attaching screws.
12. Remove hazard knob, then position turn signal switch out of way. If removal of switch is necessary, remove retainer spring and wiring protector, then gently pull wire harness through gear shift lever bowl, column housing and lock housing cover.
13. Remove coil assembly.
14. Remove key from cylinder lock and remove buzzer switch and clip, then reinstall key in cylinder lock and place key in Lock position.
15. Remove lock retaining screw and lock cylinder set.

Assembly
Ensure all fasteners are securely seated before applying required torque.
1. Install lock cylinder set, torque lock retaining screw to 22 lb in
2. Place key in Run position, then install buzzer switch and clip.
3. Route turn signal switch wiring harness through lock housing cover, column housing and gear shift lever bowl.
4. Route coil assembly wire through lock housing cover, column housing and gear shift lever bowl and allow coil to hang freely.
5. Install turn signal switch, torquing attaching screws to 30 lb in
6. Install switch actuator pivot assembly, torque retaining screw to 20 lb in
7. Install hazard knob, multi-function lever, then the inner race.
8. Install upper bearing inner race seat, then the upper bearing spring.
9. Install turn signal cancelling cam, then the shaft lock.
10. Using tool J-23653-C or equivalent to depress shaft lock, install shaft lock retaining ring, aligning to block tooth on shaft.

Fig. 70 Centering Coil Assembly. 1991 Beretta & Corsica:

11. Ensure coil assembly hub is centered, Fig. 70. The coil assembly will become uncentered if the column is separated from the steering gear and is allowed to rotate, or the coil is removed from the column without first locking in position with locking screw.
12. Install wave washer.
13. Install coil assembly, using horn tower on cancel cam on inner ring and projections on outer ring for alignment, then the coil assembly retaining ring.
14. Install steering wheel, then inflator module to steering wheel.

LOCK HOUSING COVER, COVER END CAP, DIMMER SWITCH ROD ACTUATOR & TILT SPRING ASSEMBLY

Disassembly
1. Perform Disassembly steps for INFLATOR MODULE, COIL ASSEMBLY, SHAFT LOCK, TURN SIGNAL CANCELLING CAM, UPPER BEARING SPRING, UPPER BEARING SEAT, INNER RACE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, BUZZER SWITCH & LOCK CYLINDER SET
2. Remove lock housing cover attaching screws and the cover, then the tilt lever.
3. Remove cover housing end cap, then dimmer switch rod actuator.
4. Using a cross recess head screwdriver, remove spring retainer. Push retainer down and turn counterclockwise to release.
5. Remove spring and spring guide.

Assembly
Ensure all fasteners are securely seated before applying required torque.
1. Coat spring guide and spring with lithium grease and install them, then install spring retainer. Push retainer down and turn clockwise to lock into place.
2. Install dimmer switch rod actuator to dimmer switch rod.
3. Install cover housing end cap.
4. Install lock housing cover. Tighten screw in 12 o'clock position first, screw in 8 o'clock position second and screw in 3 o'clock position third, then torque screws to 80 lb in in same order.
5. Perform Assembly steps for INFLATOR MODULE, COIL ASSEMBLY, SHAFT LOCK, TURN SIGNAL CANCELLING CAM, UPPER BEARING SPRING, UPPER BEARING SEAT, INNER RACE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, BUZZER SWITCH & LOCK CYLINDER SET.

COLUMN HOUSING, LOCK SHOES, SWITCH ACTUATOR RACK BEARINGS ASSEMBLY & LOCK BOLT ASSEMBLY

Disassembly
1. Perform Disassembly steps for INFLATOR MODULE, COIL ASSEMBLY, SHAFT LOCK, TURN SIGNAL CANCELLING CAM, UPPER BEARING SPRING, UPPER BEARING SEAT, INNER RACE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, BUZZER SWITCH & LOCK CYLINDER SET.
2. Remove lock housing cover attaching screws and the cover, then the tilt lever.
3. Remove cover housing end cap, then dimmer switch rod actuator.
4. Using a cross recess head screwdriver, remove spring retainer. Push retainer down and turn counterclockwise to release.
5. Remove spring and spring guide.
6. Remove pivot pin using tool J 21854-01 or equivalent, then reinstall tilt lever.
7. Remove steering column housing by pulling back on tilt lever and pull steering column housing down and away from steering column.

Fig. 75 Disassembling Steering Column Housing. 1991 Beretta & Corsica W/tilt Steering:

Fig. 76 Removing Pivot Pin. 1991 Beretta & Corsica W/tilt Steering:

Fig. 77 Installing Bearing Assembly. 1991 Beretta & Corsica W/tilt Steering:

8. Disassemble steering column housing as follows:
a. Remove bearing assembly, switch actuator rack, lock bolt and spring thrust washer, Fig. 75.
b. Remove rack preload spring from housing.
c. Remove release lever pin using tool J 22635, then shoe release lever.
d. Remove dowel pin using tool J 22635 or equivalent, Fig. 76.
e. Remove lock shoes and shoe springs.
f. Reverse procedure to reassemble the steering column housing. When installing bearing assembly use tools J8092 and J 38629 or equivalent, Fig. 77.

Assembly
Ensure all fasteners are securely seated before applying required torque.
1. Install steering column housing to steering column as follows:
a. Line up switch actuator rack with pin on end of ignition switch actuator assembly.
b. Pull back on tilt lever, then push steering column housing onto steering column support assembly.
c. Release tilt lever to lock shoes onto dowel pins.
d. Remove tilt lever.
2. Lubricate pivot pins using suitable lithium grease, press pins in until firmly seated.
3. Perform Assembly steps for LOCK HOUSING COVER, COVER END CAP, DIMMER SWITCH ROD ACTUATOR & TILT SPRING ASSEMBLY.
4. Perform Assembly steps for INFLATOR MODULE, COIL ASSEMBLY, SHAFT LOCK, TURN SIGNAL CANCELLING CAM, UPPER BEARING SPRING, UPPER BEARING SEAT, INNER RACE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, BUZZER SWITCH & LOCK CYLINDER SET.

SHAFT ASSEMBLY, COLUMN HOUSING SUPPORT, IGNITION SWITCH, DIMMER SWITCH & JACKET BUSHING ASSEMBLY

Disassembly
1. Perform Disassembly steps for INFLATOR MODULE, COIL ASSEMBLY, SHAFT LOCK, TURN SIGNAL CANCELLING CAM, UPPER BEARING SPRING, UPPER BEARING SEAT, INNER RACE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, BUZZER SWITCH & LOCK CYLINDER SET.
2. Perform Disassembly steps for LOCK HOUSING COVER, COVER END CAP, DIMMER SWITCH ROD ACTUATOR & TILT SPRING ASSEMBLY
3. Perform Disassembly steps for COLUMN HOUSING, LOCK SHOES, SWITCH ACTUATOR RACK BEARINGS ASSEMBLY & LOCK BOLT ASSEMBLY
4. Remove steering column shaft assembly. Mark upper and lower shaft assemblies to ensure proper assembly.
5. Remove steering column support screw, steering column support assembly, then dimmer switch rod from jacket assembly.
6. Remove column housing shroud from jacket.

Fig. 78 Removing Dimmer & Ignition Switch. 1991 Beretta & Corsica W/tilt Steering:

7. Remove ignition switch and dimmer switch as shown in Fig. 78.

Assembly

Fig. 79 Proper Upper To Lower Shaft Position. 1991 Beretta & Corsica W/tilt Steering:

Ensure all fasteners are securely seated before applying required torque.
1. Install shroud to jacket, then dimmer switch rod to steering column support assembly.
2. Install support assembly, torque attaching screws to 47 lb in
3. Install steering column shaft assembly. Refer to Fig. 79 for proper shaft position.
4. Install steering column jacket bushing. Align tab on bushing with slot on end of jacket.
5. Install actuator assembly.
6. Perform Disassembly steps for COLUMN HOUSING, LOCK SHOES, SWITCH ACTUATOR RACK BEARINGS ASSEMBLY & LOCK BOLT ASSEMBLY
7. Perform Disassembly steps for Lock Housing Cover, Cover End Cap, Dimmer Switch Rod Actuator & Tilt Spring Assembly.
8. Perform Disassembly steps for INFLATOR MODULE, COIL ASSEMBLY, SHAFT LOCK, TURN SIGNAL CANCELLING CAM, UPPER BEARING SPRING, UPPER BEARING SEAT, INNER RACE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, BUZZER SWITCH & LOCK CYLINDER SET.

Fig. 71 Adjusting Ignition Switch. 1991 Beretta & Corsica:

Fig. 72 Adjusting Dimmer Switch. 1991 Beretta & Corsica:

9. Install ignition switch to jacket. Install with switch in Off-Lock position, and shift bowl must not be in Park position Fig. 71.
10. Install dimmer switch and adjust as follows:
a. Place a 3/32 drill bit in hole on switch, Fig. 72.
b. Place switch on column and push against switch rod to remove all lash, remove drill bit and Torque attaching nut and bolt to 35 lb in