Steering Column Housing Cover Components - Column Shift
HOUSING COVER INCLUDES:STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY
STRG COL HOUSING ASSEMBLY
PIVOT & (PULSE) SWITCH ASM
SPRING & BOLT ASSEMBLY
BEARING ASSEMBLY
SWITCH ACTUATOR SECTOR
IGNITION SWITCH ACTUATOR ASM
DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
IGNITION SWITCH
DIMMER SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED:
^ J 23653-C Lock Plate Compressor
IMPORTANT
^ Before doing any service procedures in this section, removal of Steering Wheel is needed.
Fig. 13 Exploded View Of Standard Steering Column W/ Column Shift:
Standard Steering Column - Legend:
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative (-) battery cable.
2. Steering column from vehicle.
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.
Checking Steering Column For Accident Damage:
INSPECT
^ Steering column for accident damage.
3. Do all steps, "Remove or Disconnect", for "UPPER COLUMN".
4. Steering shaft assembly (40).
^ Retaining ring (39) from shaft (40).
^ Dispose of ring (39).
Checking Steering Column For Accident Damage:
INSPECT
^ Steering column shaft assembly (40) for accident damage.
5. Four hex bolts (53).
6. Steering column support bracket assembly (52).
7. Wiring protectors (33) and (34).
Removing Turn Signal Switch:
8. Turn signal switch assembly (10).
9. Washer head screw (50).
10. Hexagon nut (48).
Removing Dimmer And Ignition Switch Assm.:
11. Dimmer switch assembly (49).
12. Dimmer switch actuator rod (51).
13. Dimmer & ignition switch mounting stud (47).
14. Ignition switch assembly (46).
15. Four hex washer head tapping screws (11).
Removing Steering Column Housing Assembly:
16. Steering column housing assembly (15) from gearshift lever bowl assembly (42) and gearshift bowl shroud (43).
^ Upper bearing retainer (24).
IMPORTANT
^ Remove only those components necessary to do repairs.
DISASSEMBLE
1. Steering column housing assembly.
A. Two flat head cross recess screws (27).
B. Shift lever gate (18).
Removing Switch Actuator Assembly With Spring And Bolt Assembly:
C. Ignition switch actuator assembly (20) with spring & bolt assembly (22).
^ Spring & bolt assembly (22) from switch actuator rack (20).
^ Spring thrust washer (21) from spring & bolt assembly (22).
D. Switch actuator sector (16).
E. Rack preload spring (19).
F. Binding head cross recess screw (31).
G. Housing cover (32).
Removing Pivot & (pulse) Switch Assembly:
H. Switch actuator pivot pin (28).
^ Pivot & pulse) switch assembly (29).
I. Bearing retaining bushing (23).
^ Horn circuit contact (25).
J. Bearing assembly (26).
ASSEMBLE
1. Steering Column Housing Assembly
A. Bearing assembly (26).
B. Horn circuit contact (25) to retaining bushing (23).
Removing Bearing Retaining Bushing And Bearing Assembly:
C. Bearing retaining bushing (23).
D. Pivot & (pulse) switch assembly (29) with switch actuator pivot pin (28).
TIGHTEN
^ Tighten pin (28) to 3.1 Nm (27 lb.in.).
E. Housing cover (32).
F. Cross recess screw (31).
TIGHTEN
^ Tighten screw (31) to 1.9 Nm (17 lb.in.).
G. Rack preload spring (19).
H. Switch actuator sector (16).
I. Spring thrust washer (21) to spring & bolt assembly (22).
J. Spring & bolt assembly (22) to switch actuator rack (20).
K. Switch actuator rack (20) and bolt assembly (22) to housing assembly (15).
L. Shift lever gate (18).
M. Two cross recess screws (27).
TIGHTEN
^ Tighten screws (27) to 5.1 Nm (45 lb.in.).
Installing Switch Actuator Rack To Sector:
IMPORTANT
^ First tooth of actuator rack (20) must interact with first and second tooth of sector (16). With actuator rack (20) fully inserted, block tooth of sector (16) will rest in block tooth of rack (20).
INSTALL OR CONNECT
Fig. 13 Exploded View Of Standard Steering Column W/ Column Shift:
Standard Steering Column - Legend:
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. New retaining ring (39) to shaft assembly (40).
2. Shaft assembly (40) to jacket assembly (45).
^ Lubricate with lithium grease.
3. Turn signal switch (10) connector through column housing assembly (15).
4. Upper bearing retainer (24).
5. Lock housing cover assembly (15).
6. Cover screws (11).
^ Tighten screws (11) in a clockwise order finger tight.
TIGHTEN
^ Tighten screws (11) in same order to 5.3 Nm (47 lb.in.).
7. Wiring protectors (33) and (34).
8. Support bracket (52).
9. Hex head bolt (53).
TIGHTEN
^ Tighten bolt (53) to 30.0 Nm (22 lb.ft.).
NOTICE: Install ignition switch (46) to jacket (45) with switch in "OFF-LOCK" position. (See Figure 13) New ignition switch will be pinned in "OFF-LOCK" position. Remove plastic pin after switch is assembled to column. Failure to do so may cause switch damage.
Adjusting Ignition Switch:
ADJUST
^ Ignition switch assembly (46).
A. Move switch slider to extreme left position.
B. Move switch slider one detent to right "OFF-LOCK" position.
10. Ignition switch assembly (46) and dimmer & ignition switch mounting stud (47).
TIGHTEN
^ Tighten screw (47) to 4.0 Nm (35 lb.in.).
11. Dimmer switch rod (51).
12. Dimmer switch assembly (49) to rod (51).
13. Washer head screw (50) and hexagon nut (48).
^ Tighten finger tight.
ADJUST
^ Dimmer switch (49).
Adjusting Dimmer Switch:
A. Place a 3/32-inch drill bit in hole on switch to limit travel.
B. Position switch on column and push against dimmer switch rod to remove all lash.
C. Remove drill bit.
TIGHTEN
^ Tighten nut (48) and screw (50) to 4.0 Nm (35 lb.in.).
14. Do all steps, "Install or Connect", for "UPPER COLUMN".
15. Column to vehicle instrument panel.
16. Negative (-) battery cable.