Steering Column: Assembly

Using a suitable press and protective adapters, install the clamp retainer.

Fig 1: Installing Clamp Retainer
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Apply a small amount of grease to the tilt lever cam mating surface, making sure to fill the grooves.

Fig 2: Identifying Tilt Lever Cam Mating Surface
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Install the tilt lever.

Fig 3: Installing Tilt Lever
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Install the bearing.

Fig 4: Installing Bearing
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Install the washer.

Fig 5: Installing Washer
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While holding the tilt lever, pivot the steering column mounting bracket downward and install the bolt and sleeve washer.

Fig 6: Installing Bolt And Sleeve Washer
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Install the spring, sleeve washer and the spring hanger.

Fig 7: Installing Spring Sleeve Washer And Spring Hanger
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Install and snug the nut.

Fig 8: Installing Nut
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Attach a suitable spring scale with a capacity of 30 pounds to the end of the tilt lever and pull the lever into the locked position. Tighten or loosen the nut until 12-16 pounds is required to lock the lever.

Fig 9: Adjusting Lever Preload
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Insert the short end of the spring into the bracket and while holding it in place, position the long end of the spring under the spring hanger.

Fig 10: Installing Spring Into Bracket And Hanger
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CAUTION: Make sure that the retainer is 4 mm (0.16 in) from top of the post or damage can result.

Fig 11: Installing Spring Retainer

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Install the spring retainer.

WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering column installation procedure.

Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .