Steering Column: Assembly

Install the shift cable bracket and the 2 new bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Fig 1: Locating Shift Cable Bracket Bolts
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Install the gearshift lever and a new screw.
- Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
Fig 2: Locating 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.

Fig 3: Locating Inhibitor Spring

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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.
Install the brake shift interlock solenoid.
- Simultaneously insert the park position switch and the brake shift interlock solenoid.
- Connect the clip.
Fig 4: Locating Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid Clip
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Install the clockspring mounting bracket and a new screw.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Fig 5: Locating Clockspring Mounting Bracket Screw
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NOTE: Place the ignition key in the OFF position.

Fig 6: Locating Ignition Switch Screw

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Install the ignition switch and the screw.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Install the multifunction switch. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.
Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING WHEEL .
Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .