Lower Column Components - Floor Shift

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

DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative (-) battery cable.
2. Washer head screw (78).
3. Hexagon nut (79).
4. Dimmer switch assembly (82).
^ Dimmer switch (82) from vehicle wire harness.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

Tilt Steering Column:

Tilt Steering Column - Legend:

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 (82) to rod (77).
2. Hex nut (79) and washer head screw (78).
^ Tighten finger tight.

Adjusting Dimmer Switch:

Removing Ignition And Dimmer Switches:

4. Dimmer switch assembly (82) from rod (77).
5. Dimmer & ignition switch mounting stud (81).
6. Ignition switch assembly (80) from ignition switch actuator assembly (76).
^ Ignition switch (80) from vehicle wire harness.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

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. Lock cylinder (20) to "OFF-LOCK" position.

NOTICE: Install ignition switch (80) to jacket (73) 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.

Adjusting Ignition Switch:

ADJUST
^ Ignition switch assembly (80).
A. Move switch slider to extreme right position.
B. Move switch slider one detent to left "OFF-LOCK" position.
2. Ignition switch assembly (80) and mounting stud (81).

TIGHTEN
^ Tighten stud (81) to 4.0 Nm (35 lb.in.).

3. Dimmer switch assembly (82).
4. Hex nut (79) and washer head screw (78).
^ Tighten finger tight.

Adjusting Dimmer Switch:

ADJUST
^ Dimmer switch (82).
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 (77) to remove all lash.
C. Remove drill bit.

TIGHTEN
^ Tighten nut (79) and screw (78) to 4.0 Nm (35 lb.in.).

5. Vehicle wire harness to ignition switch (80) and dimmer switch (82).
6. Negative (-) battery cable.

ADAPTER & BEARING ASSEMBLY

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. Lower bearing adapter clip (87).
4. Bearing adapter retainer (86).

Removing Adaptor And Bearing Assembly:

5. Adapter & bearing assembly (85).

INSTALL OR CONNECT

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 (85).
^ Lubricate inner surface of bearing (85) with lithium grease.
2. Bearing adapter retainer (86).
3. Lower bearing adapter clip (87).
4. Steering column to vehicle.
5. Negative (-) battery cable.