Lower Column - Floor Shift

LOWER COLUMN
INCLUDES:
DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DIMMER SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
IGNITION & DIMMER SWITCH ASM
IGNITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
ADAPTER & BEARING ASSEMBLY
DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

Standard Steering Column:

Standard Steering Column - Legend:

Removing Dimmer & Ignition Switch Assemblies:

1. Negative (-) battery cable.
2. Washer head screw (44).
3. Hexagon nut (42).
4. Dimmer switch assembly (43) from rod (45).
5. Vehicle wire harness from dimmer switch (43).

INSTALL OR CONNECT

Removing Dimmer & Ignition Switch Assemblies:

Adjusting Dimmer Switch:

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. Dimmer switch assembly (43) to rod (45).
2. Washer head screw (44) and hexagon nut (42).
^ Tighten finger tight.

Adjusting Dimmer Switch:

ADJUST
^ Dimmer switch (43).
A. Place 3/32-inch drill bit in hole on switch to limit travel.
B. Position switch on column and push against dimmer switch rod (45) to remove all lash.
C. Remove drill bit.

TIGHTEN
^ Tighten screw (44) and nut (42) to 4.0 Nm (35 lb.in.).

3. Vehicle wire harness to dimmer switch (43).
4. Negative (-) battery cable.

IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

Standard Steering Column:

Standard Steering Column - Legend:

Removing Dimmer & Ignition Switch Assemblies:

1. Negative (-) battery cable.
2. Washer head screw (44).
3. Hexagon nut (42).
4. Dimmer switch assembly (43) from rod (45).
5. Dimmer & ignition switch mounting stud (46).
6. Ignition switch assembly (41) from ignition switch actuator rod (21).
7. Vehicle wire harness from ignition switch (41).

INSTALL OR CONNECT

Adjusting Ignition Switch:

Adjusting Dimmer Switch:

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.

NOTICE: Install ignition switch (41) to jacket (40) with switch in "OFF-LOCK" position. 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.

1. Ignition switch assembly (41) to ignition switch actuator rod (21).

Adjusting Ignition Switch:

ADJUST
^ Ignition switch assembly (41).
A. Move switch slider to extreme left position.
B. Move switch slider one detent to right "OFF-LOCK" position.
2. Ignition switch assembly (41) and dimmer & ignition switch mounting stud (46).

TIGHTEN
^ Tighten stud (46) to 4.0 Nm (35 lb.in.).

3. Dimmer switch assembly (43) to rod (45).
4. Washer head screw (44) and hexagon nut (42).
^ Tighten finger tight.

Adjusting Dimmer Switch:

ADJUST
^ Dimmer switch (43).
A. Place 3/32-inch drill bit in hole on switch to limit travel.
B. Position switch on column and push against dimmer switch rod (45) to remove all lash.
C. Remove drill bit.

TIGHTEN
^ Tighten screw (44) and nut (42) to 4.0 Nm (35 lb.in.).

5. Vehicle wire harness to ignition switch (41).
6. Negative (-) battery cable.

ADAPTER & BEARING ASSEMBLY

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

Checking Steering Column For Accident Damage:

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. Lower bearing adapter clip (51).
4. Bearing retainer (50).
5. Adapter & bearing assembly (49).

INSTALL OR CONNECT

Installing Adaptor & Bearing Assembly:

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. Adapter & bearing assembly (49).
^ Lubricate outer surface with lithium grease.
2. Bearing retainer (50).
3. Lower bearing adapter clip (51).
4. Steering column to vehicle.
5. Negative (-) battery cable.