Steering Column: Assembly

Floor shift vehicles 

1. Install the inhibitor cable bracket and the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
Fig 1: Inhibitor Cable Bracket
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Column shift vehicles 

2. Install the shift cable bracket and the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Fig 2: Shift Cable Bracket & Bolts
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3. Install the gearshift lever and the screw.
   • Tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Gearshift Lever & Screw
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NOTE: Make sure the pocket in the inhibitor for the brake shift interlock solenoid plunger is free of grease and foreign material.
NOTE: Place the gear shift lever in the lowest gear position.
4. Fully insert the inhibitor into the cavity and install the inhibitor spring.
   • Apply grease to the outer surfaces of the inhibitor and in the inhibitor spring pocket.
Fig 4: Inhibitor Spring & Inhibitor
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5. Install the brake shift interlock solenoid.
   • Simultaneously insert the park position switch and the brake shift interlock solenoid.
   • Connect the clip.
Fig 5: Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid
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All vehicles 

6. Install the clockspring mounting bracket and the screw.
   • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Fig 6: Clockspring Mounting Bracket & Screw
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NOTE: Place the ignition key in the OFF position.
7. Install the ignition switch and the screw.
   • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Fig 7: Ignition Switch & Screw
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8. Install the multi-function switch. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.
9. Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
10. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING WHEEL .
11. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .