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Fig 1: Steering Column Replacement Components With Torque Specifications - All Columns (1 Of 2)

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Item	Part Number	Description
8	W504142	Multifunction switch carrier bolt (3 required)
9	3F888	Multifunction switch carrier
10	11B572	Ignition switch screw
11	11572	Ignition switch
12	15607	Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver
13	N802141	Steering wheel rotation sensor bolt (2 required)
14	3F818	Steering wheel rotation sensor
15	3A510	Lower steering column bearing

Fig 1: Steering Column Replacement Components With Torque Specifications - All Columns (2 Of 2)

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Item	Part Number	Description
16	3A505	Tilt housing spring
17	3D739	Steering column tilt housing and upper shaft assembly screw (2 required)
18	3F957	Tilt lever
19	3D678	Tilt lever spring
20	3F854	Steering column tilt housing and upper shaft assembly
21	3D657	Steering column lower shaft
22	3C529	Steering column
23	3D693	Tilt bumper

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Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to Steering Column .

NOTE: Do not apply excessive force to the column while mounted to the Transmission Holding Fixture or damage to the column may occur.

Fig 2: Securing Steering Column In Transmission Holding Fixture

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Using the Transmission Holding Fixture, mount the steering column.
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Remove the retainer and detach the ignition key cable lock.
- Detach the 2 overdrive cancel switch wiring retainers and the connector.
Remove the bolt, 2 screws and the shifter assembly.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
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Remove the 3 bolts and the multifunction switch carrier.
Remove the screw and the ignition switch.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Detach the tabs and remove the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver.
Remove the 2 bolts and the steering wheel rotation sensor.
- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
NOTE: The D shape on the lower steering column shaft needs to engage on the bearing when installing.
Release the 4 tabs and remove the lower steering column bearing.
With the tilt lever in the full up position, grasp the tilt housing spring in the center and pull outward to remove.

Fig 3: Locating Tilt Housing Spring
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Remove the 2 screws and separate the steering column tilt housing assembly from the steering column.
- Discard the screws.
- To install, tighten the new screws to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Rotate the tilt lever and remove the lever.
- Remove the tilt lever spring.
Fig 4: Locating Tilt Lever Spring
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Index-mark the upper steering column and lower shafts for reference during assembly.

Fig 5: Locating Index-Mark Upper Steering Column And Lower Shafts
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Rotate the steering column lower shaft upward and separate the lower shaft from the upper shaft.
To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
- Apply the specified grease to the pivot points on the tilt lever and the pivot pins.