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Fig. 48 Exploded View Of Standard Steering Column. 1992 Achieva & Grand Am w/Floor Shift:





Refer to Fig. 48 when servicing these steering columns.

STEERING COLUMN COVERS

1. Remove steering wheel as described under STEERING WHEEL.
2. Remove cover screws, then the upper steering column cover.
3. Remove lower steering column cover screws, then the lower steering column cover.
4. Reverse procedure to install. Torque mounting screws to 49 lb in

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

1. Remove steering wheel as described under STEERING WHEEL.
2. Remove turn signal switch mounting screws, then the turn signal switch.
3. Disconnect electrical connectors from switch.
4. Reverse procedure to install. Torque mounting screws to 49 lb in

WASH/WIPE SWITCH

1. Remove steering wheel as described under STEERING WHEEL.
2. Remove wash/wipe switch mounting screws, then the wash/wipe switch.
3. Disconnect electrical connectors from switch.
4. Reverse procedure to install. Torque mounting screws to 49 lb in

IGNITION SWITCH

Removal

1. Remove steering wheel as described under STEERING WHEEL.
2. Place shifter lever in Park position, then the ignition key in OFF-LOCK position and remove key.
3. Remove ignition switch mounting screws, then the ignition switch.
4. Disconnect electrical connectors from switch.

Installation

1. Connect electrical connectors to switch.
2. Ensure shifter lever in Park position and ignition key is in OFF-LOCK position with key removed.
3. Ensure tab on lock cylinder housing assembly aligns with slotted opening on ignition switch, then install ignition switch assembly to lock cylinder housing assembly with two screws. Torque mounting screws to 49 lb in
4. Install steering wheel as described under STEERING WHEEL.

INTERLOCK SOLENOID ASSEMBLY

Column Shift
1. Remove steering wheel as described under STEERING WHEEL.
2. Place shifter lever in Park position, then the ignition key in OFF-LOCK position and remove key.
3. Disconnect wire connector from interlock solenoid assembly.
4. Remove interlock solenoid mounting screws, then the interlock solenoid assembly.
5. Reverse procedure to install. Torque mounting screws to 21 lb in

LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING

1. Remove steering wheel as described under STEERING WHEEL.
2. Remove steering column from vehicle as described under REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
3. Place key in RUN position and shift lever in PARK.
4. Drill off heads of two shear bolts using a 1/4 inch drill bit.
5. Remove lock cylinder housing assembly, then the threaded ends of shear bolts from lock cylinder housing assembly.
6. Reverse procedure to install. Install lock cylinder housing with two shear bolts and tighten bolts until heads break off, approximately 97 lb in

PARK LOCK CABLE

Removal
1. Remove steering wheel as described under STEERING WHEEL.
2. Place key in RUN position, then disconnect park lock cable from lock cylinder housing assembly.
3. On models with column shift, disconnect park lock cable from shift gate assembly.
Installation
1. Place key in RUN position and shift lever in PARK position.
2. Snap connector body of cable assembly to lock cylinder, ensuring locking tab is fully engaged into lock cylinder housing.
3. On models with column shift, place key in OFF-LOCK position and pull key half way out of lock cylinder housing.
4. Route cable end fitting through park lock latch, then depress adjuster button and snap cable adjuster assembly to shift gate assembly.
5. Snap cable into cable retainer, then depress adjuster button and pull cable sheathing towards lock cylinder to remove lash from system.
6. Release sheathing, then release button.

SHIFT LEVER GATE & CLEVIS ASSEMBLY

Column Shift
1. Remove steering wheel as described under STEERING WHEEL.
2. Remove shift lever, then the shift cable from shift cable ball stud.
3. Remove shoulder tapping screw, button head screw, shift pivot bushing and stud and clevis assembly.
4. Remove clevis spacer, shift lever spring, spring retainer, two flat head screws and shift lever gate assembly.
5. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Torque flat head screws to 14 ft. lbs, button head screw to 15 ft. lbs and shoulder tapping screw to 119 lb in
b. Lubricate clevis spacer.

STEERING COLUMN JACKET BUSHING ASSEMBLY, ORIENTATION PLATE CAM, TURN SIGNAL CANCEL CAM ASSEMBLY, UPPER BEARING SPRING, BEARING ASSEMBLY, STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY, STEERING COLUMN HOUSING ASSEMBLY & STEERING COLUMN JACKET ASSEMBLY

Disassembly

1. Remove steering wheel as described under STEERING WHEEL.
2. Remove turn signal switch mounting screws and turn signal switch, letting switch hang freely.
3. Remove wash/wipe switch mounting screws and wash/wipe switch, letting switch hang freely.
4. Remove retaining ring using lock plate adapter J 23653-91 and lock plate compressor J 23653-C or their equivalents to compress orientation plate cam and upper bearing spring. Discard retaining ring.
5. Remove orientation plate cam, turn signal cancel cam assembly, upper bearing spring, thrust washer, bearing retainer and bearing assembly. Discard bearing retainer retaining ring.
6. Remove steering column from vehicle as described under REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
7. Inspect steering column for damage.
8. Remove steering column jacket bushing assembly, then the steering column shaft assembly from lower end of steering column jacket assembly.
9. Remove retaining ring from shaft assembly and discard, then the four pan head tapping screws.
10. Disconnect park lock cable from lock cylinder housing assembly.
11. On models with column shift, disconnect park lock cable from shift gate assembly.
12. On all models, remove bearing and steering housing assembly from steering column jacket assembly.

Assembly

Ensure all fasteners are securely seated before applying torque. Failure to do so may result in component damage or malfunctioning of steering column.
1. Assemble bearing and steering housing assembly to steering column jacket assembly using four pan head tapping screws. Torque screws to 47 lb in
2. Install new retaining ring to lower groove of steering shaft assembly, ensuring ring is firmly seated in groove.
3. Install steering column shaft assembly into lower end of steering column jacket assembly until bottomed.
4. Place key in OFF-LOCK position, remove key, rotate shaft until lock bolt engages and locks shaft in position, then insert key.
5. Install steering column jacket bushing assembly and snap into position.
6. Install bearing assembly, then lubricate.
7. Install bearing retainer, thrust washer, upper bearing spring and turn signal cancel cam assembly. Lubricate turn signal cancel cam assembly with synthetic grease.
8. Install orientation plate cam, then a new retaining ring using lock plate adapter and lock plate compressor to compress orientation plate cam and upper bearing spring. Ensure retaining ring is firmly seated in groove.
9. Install turn signal switch, wash/wipe switch and park lock cable as previously described.
10. Install steering wheel as described under STEERING WHEEL.
11. Install steering column as described under REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
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