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Steering Column Overhaul: Reassembly

  1. Install steering shaft into lock actuator housing. Install lower column mounting bracket and lower bearing retainer to lock actuator housing. Install lower tolerance ring, sensor ring, lower coil spring and "U" joint to lower end of steering shaft.
  2. Position lock actuator assembly into lock actuator housing. Position lock actuator cam in lock actuator housing, and install cam pivot pin with small hammer until even with lock actuator housing.
  3. Install tilt position lever and spring into lock actuator housing; use a drift punch to hold lever in place. Install other tilt position lever and spring into lock actuator housing. Tap pivot pin into place while driving out drift punch.
  4. Support area of lock actuator housing where tilt position levers are attached by placing lock actuator housing over a partially open vise. Drive in pivot pin until even with housing. Place 2 nuts or spacers between tilt position levers and lock actuator housing so levers are held partially open.
  5. Place tilt position spring on lock cylinder housing. Apply multipurpose lubricant to shoulders of tilt pivot bolts. Install lock cylinder housing to lock actuator housing using tilt pivot bolts.
  6. Install upper tolerance ring, upper coil spring and a new snap ring onto steering shaft. To ease installation of snap ring, place a piece of pipe, 3/4 x 2 1/4" (19 mm x 54 mm), over steering shaft.
  7. Insert steering wheel bolt through large washer. Thread steering wheel bolt into steering shaft and tighten until snap ring snaps into groove on steering shaft. Remove bolt and pipe.
  8. Install turn signal cancel cam. Align ignition switch pin with slot in lock cylinder housing, and install ignition switch. Apply multipurpose grease to lock cylinder gear and washer. Install lock cylinder gear, washer and retainer into bore of lock cylinder housing.
  9. On vehicles with column shift, coat shift control assembly bushings with multipurpose grease and install shift control assembly. Install shift cable bracket onto lower bearing retainer.
  10. Install slip ring brush assembly. Install steering column into vehicle. Install contact assembly and steering wheel. Connect battery ground cable and back-up power supply. Check AIR BAG light for system faults.
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