Lower Column - Column Shift

INCLUDES:
ADAPTER & BEARING ASSEMBLY
GEARSHIFT LEVER BOWL ASM
SHIFT TUBE ASSEMBLY
BOWL LOWER BEARING

TOOLS REQUIRED:
^ J 23653-A Lock Plate Compressor

IMPORTANT
^ Before doing any service procedures in this section, removal of Steering Wheel is needed.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

Checking Steering Column For Accident Damage:

NOTICE: If vehicle has been in an accident, remove column from vehicle and inspect for damage.

Fig. 13 Exploded View Of Standard Steering Column W/ Column Shift:

Standard Steering Column - Legend:

1. Do steps 1 thru 12, "REMOVE OR DISCONNECT", for "HOUSING COVER".

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.

Removing Lower Bearing Assembly:

2. Lower bearing adapter clip (59).
3. Bearing adapter retainer (58).
4. Adapter & bearing assembly (57).
5. Shift tube return spring (56).
6. Spring thrust washer (55).
7. Gearshift lever bowl assembly (42) and gearshift bowl shroud (43).
^ Shroud (43) from bowl (42).
^ Shift lever spring (41) from bowl (42).
8. Shift tube assembly (54).

Removing Lower Bowl Bearing:

9. Bowl lower bearing (44).

INSTALL OR CONNECT

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

1. Bowl lower bearing (44) to jacket assembly (45).
2. Shift tube assembly (54).
3. Shift lever spring (41) to bowl (42).
4. Gearshift lever bowl (42) and shroud (43) to jacket assembly (45).
5. Spring thrust washer (55).
6. Shift tube return spring (56).
7. Adapter & bearing assembly (57).
8. Bearing adapter retainer (58).
9. Bearing adapter clip (59).
10. Do all steps, "INSTALL OR CONNECT", for HOUSING COVER".