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Ignition Lock Cylinder & Upper Column Components - Floor Shift

UPPER COLUMN
INCLUDES:
SHAFT LOCK
TURN SIGNAL CANCELLING CAM ASM
UPPER BEARING SPRING
THRUST WASHER
BUZZER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
STRG COLUMN LOCK CYLINDER SET

TOOLS REQUIRED:

^ J 23653-C Lock Plate Compressor

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

Standard Steering Column:




Standard Steering Column - Legend:






REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative (-) battery cable.
2. Shaft lock cover (2).
3. Shaft lock retaining ring (3) using J 23653-C to push down shaft lock (4).
^ Dispose of ring (3).

Removing Shaft Lock Retaining Ring:




4. Shaft lock (4).

Removing Components From Upper Shaft:




5. Turn signal cancelling cam assembly (5).
6. Upper bearing spring (6).
7. Thrust washer (12).
8. Turn signal to "RIGHT TURN" position (up).
9. Multi-function lever and hazard knob assembly.
10. Screw (8) and signal switch arm (9).

Turn Signal Switch Removal Preparation:




11. Turn signal switch screws (7).
12. Turn signal switch assembly (10).
^ Let switch hang freely.
^ To remove switch (10):
A. Hex head bolts (48).
B. Steering column support bracket assembly (47).
C. Turn signal switch connector from vehicle wire harness.
D. Wiring protectors (32) and (33).
E. Gently pull wire harness through column.
13. Key from lock cylinder set (18).

Removing Buzzer Switch:




14. Buzzer switch assembly (13).
15. Reinsert key in lock cylinder (18). Key in "LOCK" position.
16. Lock retaining screw (15).

Removing Lock Cylinder Set:




17. Lock cylinder set (18).

INSTALL OR CONNECT

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

1. Lock cylinder set (18).
2. Lock retaining screw (15).

TIGHTEN
^ Tighten screw (15) to 4.5 Nm (40 lb.in.).

3. Key from lock cylinder set (18).
4. Buzzer switch assembly (13).
5. Reinsert key in lock cylinder set (18).
^ Key in "LOCK" position.
6. Turn signal switch assembly (10) wire harness through steering column.
A. Let switch hang freely.
B. Switch connector to vehicle wire harness.
C. Wiring protectors (33) and (34).
D. Support bracket (52).
E. Hex head bolts (53).

TIGHTEN
^ Tighten bolts (53) to 30.0 Nm (22 lb.ft.).

7. Turn signal switch assembly (10) and screws (7).

TIGHTEN
^ Tighten screws (7) to 3.4 Nm (30 lb.in.).

8. Signal switch arm (9) and screw (8).

TIGHTEN
^ Tighten screw (8) to 2.3 Nm (20 lb.in.).

9. Hazard knob assembly and multi-function lever.
10. Thrust washer (12).
11. Upper bearing spring (6).
12. Turn signal cancelling cam assembly (5).
^ Lubricate with grease, synthetic (service kit).
13. Shaft lock (4).
14. New shaft lock retaining ring (3) using J 23653-C to push down shaft lock (4).
^ Ring (3) must be firmly seated in groove on shaft.
15. Shaft lock cover (2).

NOTICE: Gently pull lower turn signal wires to remove any wire kinks that may be inside steering column assembly. Failure to do so may cause damage to wire harness.

16. Refer to "STANDARD STEERING COLUMN (FLOOR SHIFT)" to complete remaining steering column assembly.
17. Negative (-) battery cable.