Sub Section C - Mid Column - Floor Shift

^ Tools Required:
- J 23653-C Lock Plate Compressor
- J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover
- J 22635 Lock Shoe and Release Lever Pin Remover and Installer
- J 8092 Driver Handle
- J 38639 Steering Column Housing Bearing Installer
- Or Equivalents

Important: Before doing any service procedures, removal of Inflator Module and Steering Wheel is needed. Refer to "Steering Wheel And Column On-Vehicle Service."

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT


















1. Disable the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system; refer to "Disabling the SIR System".
2. Negative (-) battery cable.
3. Steering column from vehicle. Refer to "Steering Wheel And Column On-Vehicle Service."

NOTICE: Once steering column is removed from vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping steering column assembly on its end could collapse steering shaft or loosen plastic injections which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on steering column assembly could cause jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair steering column's collapsible design. If it is necessary to remove steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Under no conditions should the end of shaft be hammered on as hammering could loosen plastic injections which maintain steering column rigidity.





^ Inspect steering column for accident damage.
4. Do steps 3 through 22, under "REMOVE OR DISCONNECT", Sub Section A.
5. Do steps 2 through 10, under "REMOVE OR DISCONNECT", Sub Section B.
6. Pivot pins (39) using J 21854-01.
^ Reinstall tilt lever. Refer to "Steering Wheel And Column On-Vehicle Service."
7. Steering column housing assembly (30).
^ Pull back on tilt lever and pull steering column housing assembly (30) down and away from column.

Important: Remove only those components necessary to do repairs.

Disassemble
Steering Column Housing Assembly
A. Bearing assembly (31).
B. Wire abrasion shield (36).
C. Hex head screw (48).
D. Lock bolt spring (33).
E. Lock bolt (32).
F. Switch actuator rack (44) and rack preload spring (45).
G. Drive shaft (37).
H. Switch actuator sector (47).
I. Release lever pin (42) using J 22635.
J. Shoe release lever (43).
K. Release lever spring (41).
L. Dowel pin (38) using J 22635.
M. Lock shoes (34) and (35)
N. Shoe springs (40).

Assemble
Steering Column Housing Assembly
A. Shoe springs (40).
B. Lock shoes (34) and (35).
C. Dowel pin (38) using J 22635.
D. Release lever spring (41).
E. Shoe release lever (43).
F. Release lever pin (42) using J 22635.
G. Switch actuator sector (47).
H. Drive shaft (37).
I. Rack preload spring (45).
J. Switch actuator rack (44) to actuator sector (47).
K. Wire abrasion shield (36).
L. Bearing assembly (31) lubricated with lithium grease to column housing (46) using J 38639 and J 8092.
M. Lock bolt (32).





N. Lock bolt spring (33).
O. Hex head screw (48).
^ Tighten screw (48) to 4.0 Nm (35 lb in).
8. Lower bearing adapter clip (89).
9. Bearing adapter retainer (88).
10. Lower bearing adapter (86) and bearing assembly (87).
11. Steering column shaft assembly (55).
^ Inspect the steering column shaft assembly (55) for accident damage.










Important: Mark upper shaft assembly (56) and lower steering shaft assembly (59) to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause steering wheel to be turned 180°.

Important: Remove only those components necessary to do repairs.

Disassemble
Steering Column Shaft Assembly
A. Upper shaft assembly (56), lower steering shaft assembly (59).
^ Tilt 90° to each other and disengage.
B. Centering sphere (57) from upper shaft assembly (56).
^ Rotate sphere 90° and slip out.
C. Joint preload spring (58) from centering sphere (57).

1. Disassemble the lower steering shaft assembly from the upper shaft assembly.

Important: Mark upper shaft assembly and lower steering shaft assembly to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause steering wheel to be turned 180°.





2. Tilt the lower steering shaft assembly 90° to and upper shaft assembly and disengage.
3. If necessary, remove and discard the old centering sphere and spring.





4. Grease the sphere with lithium grease. Grease the lower half of the sphere in the upper shaft assembly engagement areas. Grease the upper half of the sphere in the shaft engagement areas opposite to the greased areas of the lower half of the sphere.
5. Place the base of the tool in a vise. Then place (in order shown) the bottom half of the new centering sphere, the new spring, the top half of the new centering sphere, and the driver in the Centering Sphere Installer tool #J41688.





6. Compress the spring and rotate the driver 90° in the clockwise direction.





^ Make sure that the feet of the driver slide into grooves in the base. Rotate driver until arms lock in place.





7. Once sphere is locked in place, attach the upper shaft assembly.
^ After the upper shaft assembly is firmly attached to the centering sphere, rotate the shaft 90° downward locking the centering sphere in place.





8. Remove the centering sphere installer and the upper shaft assembly from the vise. Disassemble the tool by separating the base. After the tool is dissembled, the shaft with the attached sphere can be removed.





9. Apply lithium grease to the exposed shaft engagement area and then install the lower shaft assembly.

Assemble
Steering Column Shaft Assembly
A. Joint preload spring (58) to two centering sphere (57).
B. Centering sphere (57).
^ Lubricate with lithium grease, slip into upper shaft assembly (56), and rotate sphere 90°.
C. Upper shaft assembly (56) to lower steering shaft assembly (59).
^ Line up marks and tilt assemblies 90° to each other.

10. Support screws (61).
11. Column housing support assembly (62) with dimmer switch rod (77) from steering column jacket assembly(72).
^ Rod (77) from support (62).
12. Steering column housing shroud (71).
13. Hex head tapping screw (79).
14. Washer head screw (78).
15. Dimmer switch assembly (83).
^ Dimmer switch (83) from vehicle wire harness.
16. Flat head screw (82).
^ Ignition switch assembly (80) from ignition switch actuator assembly (76).

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the correct location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

NOTICE: Ensure all fasteners are securely seated before applying needed torque. Failure to do so may result in component damage or malfunctioning of steering column.

1. Steering column housing shroud (71).
2. Column housing support (62) to jacket assembly(72).
3. Four support screws (61).
^ Tighten screws (61) to 8.8 Nm (77 lb in).
4. Dimmer switch rod (77) to housing support (62).
5. Actuator assembly (76) to housing support (62).
6. Steering shaft assembly (55) to jacket assembly(72).
^ Lubricate with lithium grease.
7. Tilt lever. Refer to "Steering Wheel And Column On-Vehicle Service."
8. Column housing assembly (30) to column.
^ Position column housing assembly (30) and align switch actuator rack (44) with pin on end of ignition switch actuator assembly (76).
^ Pull back on tilt lever, pushing column housing assembly (30) onto column housing support assembly (62).
^ Release tilt lever to lock shoes (34) and (35) onto dowel pins.
^ Remove tilt lever. Refer to "Steering Wheel And Column On-Vehicle Service."
9. Pivot pins (39).
^ Lubricate with lithium grease.
^ Press pin until firmly seated, two places.
10. Lower bearing adapter (86) and bearing assembly (87).
^ Lubricated with lithium grease.
11. Bearing adapter retainer (88).
12. Lower bearing adapter clip (89).
13. Do steps 1 through 12, under "INSTALL OR CONNECT", Sub Section B.
14. Do steps, 1 through 21 under "INSTALL OR CONNECT", Sub Section A.
15. To install ignition and dimmer switch assemblies, do all steps of Ignition Switch Assembly, under "INSTALL OR CONNECT", Sub Section D.