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Steering Column: Reassembly

  1. Using bearing installer, install large and small steering column tube bearing assemblies. See Figure . Slide steering shaft into tilt housing. Install upper bearing tolerance ring, sleeve and spring. Install upper bearing retainer.
  2. Install steering column tube flange. Place steering column actuator in position and install bolts. Install steering column release pin. Install steering column potentiometer. Ensure pin on actuator assembly lines up with slot on potentiometer.
    3. NOTE: If curl strap from steering column actuator is damaged, actuator must be replaced.
  3. Install steering column actuator. Install steering column track. Lubricate bearing surface of track with Bearing Grease (XG-1-C). Attach steering column tracks and inner track bearings onto steering column inner housing.
  4. Install rear half of steering column upper shaft into support assembly. Position steering column spring. Using Column Spring Compressor (T97P-3D655-A), compress steering column position spring until actuator assembly bolt holes align. Install bolts. Remove spring compressor.
  5. Install steering column connector link. Install steering column track onto steering column outer housing. Lubricate bearing surface with Bearing Grease (XG-1-C).
  6. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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