Application	N•m	Lb-Ft	Lb-In
Ignition Switch Housing Shear Bolts	11	-	97
Ignition Switch Retaining Screw	2.5	-	22
Steering Column Jacket Assembly Front Bracket Bolts	22	16	-
Steering Column Jacket Assembly Rear Bracket Nuts	22	16	-
Steering Shaft Universal Joint Pinch Bolt	25	18	-
Steering Wheel Horn Cap Screws	4.5	-	40
Steering Wheel Nut	38	28	-
Support Housing Screws	16	12	-
Turn Signal Switch Housing Screws	3	-	27
Upper and Lower Steering Column Cover Panel Screws	2.5	-	22

	KM-210-A Steering Wheel Puller
	J-36667 Lock Plate Adapter (tilt)

	J-23653-A Lock Plate Compressor
	J-21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Checks	Action
Check the lock cylinder for damage.	Replace the lock cylinder.
Check the ignition switch for lack of free movement.	Lubricate the ignition switch.
Check the steering column housing for binding or damage.	Remove the steering shaft and clear the steering column housing. Replace the steering column housing as needed.

Checks	Action
Check the lock cylinder for damage.	Replace the lock cylinder.
Check the ignition switch for a lack of free movement.	Lubricate the ignition switch.
Check the steering column housing for binding or damage.	Remove the steering shaft and clear the steering column housing. Replace the steering column housing as needed.

Checks	Action
Check the lock cylinder for damage.	Replace the lock cylinder.
Check the ignition switch for lack of free movement.	Lubricate the ignition switch.
Check for extreme misalignment of the housing to the cover.	Realign the cover on the housing. Replace the cover as needed.
Check for a bent ignition switch mounting bracket.	Replace the ignition switch mounting bracket.

Checks	Action
Check to see that the ignition switch is set correctly.	Reset the ignition switch.
Check the lock cylinder for damage.	Replace the lock cylinder.

Checks	Action
Check the steering gear-to-column joints for improper installation.	Tighten the steering shaft universal joint pinch bolts. Replace the steering shaft joints as needed.
Check the steering shaft bearing for wear or damage.	Replace the steering shaft bearing.
Check the spherical joint for lack of lubrication.	Lubricate the spherical joint.
Check the steering shaft for lack of lubrication.	Lubricate the steering shaft bearing.
Check the shaft lock snap ring for improper seating.	Adjust the shaft lock snap ring. Replace the shaft lock snap ring as needed.

Checks	Action
Check the steering shaft bearing for wear or damage.	Replace the steering shaft bearing.
Check for an improperly installed or deformed dust seal.	Replace the dust seal.
Check for a damaged upper or lower bearing.	Replace the upper or the lower bearing.
Check the steering shaft universal joints for a lack of free movement.	Lubricate the steering shaft universal joints. Replace the steering shaft universal joints as needed.

Checks	Action
Check the steering column bracket mounting bolts for improper installation.	Tighten the steering column bracket mounting bolts.
Check for broken weld nuts on the steering column jacket.	Replace the steering column jacket.
Check for loose steering column housing-to-steering column jacket support screws.	Tighten the support screws.

Checks	Action
Check for excessive clearance between the holes in the steering wheel support or the housing and the pivot-pin diameters.	Replace the pivot pins with pivot pins of the correct size.
Check to see if the upper bearing is seated correctly in the housing.	Correctly seat the upper bearing. Replace the upper bearing as needed.
Check for loose steering column housing support screws.	Tighten the steering column housing support screws.

Checks	Action
Check for worn upper tilt bumpers.	Replace the upper tilt bumpers.
Check for tilt spring binding.	Adjust the tilt spring. Replace the tilt spring as needed.

Checks	Action
Check the turn signal switch for an improper installation.	Remove and inspect the turn signal switch. Reinstall the switch.
Check the cancelling mechanism for broken or missing components.	Replace the cancelling mechanism.
Check the turn signal switch housing for foreign material.	Remove any foreign material.

Checks	Action
Check the cancelling mechanism for broken or missing components.	Replace the cancelling mechanism.

Checks	Action
Check the turn signal/dimmer switch and turn signal/dimmer switch lever for improper installation.	Remove and inspect the turn signal/dimmer switch and signal/dimmer switch lever. Reinstall the signal/dimmer switch and signal/dimmer switch lever.
Check the signal/dimmer switch housing for foreign material.	Remove any foreign material.

Checks	Action
Check for a broken lane change pressure pad or a broken spring hanger.	Replace the lane change pressure pad or the spring hanger.
Check for improper functioning of the lane change spring.	Replace the lane change spring.
Check the turn signal switch for improper installation.	Replace the turn signal switch.

Checks	Action
Check for an inoperative turn signal flasher.	Replace the turn signal flasher.
Check for a faulty turn signal switch.	Replace the turn signal switch.
Check the chassis-to-column connector for an improper connection.	Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector.

Checks	Action
Check for an inoperative turn signal flasher.	Replace the turn signal flasher.
Check for a faulty turn signal switch.	Replace the turn signal switch.
Check the chassis-to-column connector for an improper connection.	Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector.

Checks	Action
Check for a faulty turn signal switch.	Replace the turn signal switch.
Check the chassis-to-column connector for an improper connection.	Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector.

Checks	Action
Check the chassis-to-column connector for an improper connection.	Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector.

Checks	Action
Check the ignition switch for damage.	Replace the ignition switch.
Check the ignition switch for improper installation.	Remove and inspect the ignition switch. Reinstall the ignition switch.
Check the ignition switch electrical connector for improper installation.	Reconnect the ignition switch electrical connector. Replace the ignition switch electrical connector.

Checks	Action
Check the ignition switch for damage.	Replace the ignition switch.
Check the ignition switch for improper installation.	Remove and inspect the ignition switch. Reinstall the ignition switch.

Checks	Action
Check the wiper switch for damage.	Replace the wiper/cruise control switch.
Check the wiper switch for improper installation.	Remove and inspect the wiper/cruise control switch. Reinstall the wiper/cruise control switch.
Check the cruise control switch for damage.	Replace the wiper/cruise control switch.

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screws.
3. Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panels.



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4. Remove the turn signal switch by pushing in on the tabs on the top and the bottom of the switch housing.
5. Disconnect the electrical connections from the turn signal switch.

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1. Connect the electrical connections to the turn signal switch.
2. Install the turn signal switch by snapping it into the switch housing.



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3. Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panels. Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screws.
Tighten
Tighten the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screws to 2.5 N•m (22 lb-in).


4. Connect the negative battery cable.

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screws.
3. Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panels.



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4. Remove the wiper switch by pushing in on the tabs on the top and the bottom of the switch housing.



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5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the wiper switch. Disconnect the cruise control connector, if equipped.

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1. Connect the electrical connector to the wiper switch. Connect the cruise control connector, if equipped.



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2. Install the wiper switch by snapping it into the switch housing.



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3. Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panels. Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screws.
Tighten
Tighten the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screws to 2.5 N•m (22 lb-in).


4. Connect the negative battery cable.

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the SIR module. Refer to Section 8B, Supplemental Inflatable Restraints.
3. Remove the steering wheel nut and the retaining clip.



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Important : In order to install the steering wheel correctly, match-mark the steering column shaft to the steering wheel.
4. Remove the steering wheel using the steering wheel puller KM-210-A.
5. Unclip the contact ring from the steering wheel, if necessary.

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1. Clip the contact ring on the steering wheel, if necessary.
Important : In order to correctly install the steering wheel, match-mark the steering column shaft to the steering wheel.
2. Align the match marks on the steering wheel and the steering column shaft. Turn the signal canceling cam on the wheel to the left.
3. Install the retaining clip and the steering wheel nut.
Tighten
Tighten the steering wheel nut to 38 N•m (28 lb-ft).


4. Bend the tabs to secure the retaining clip.
5. Install the SIR module. Refer to Section 8B, Supplemental Inflatable Restraints.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panel by removing the screws.



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3. Remove the audio system trim plate and audio to allow enough working space for the removal of instrument cluster trim panel screws. Refer to Section 9F, Audio Systems.



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4. Remove the instrument panel under cover. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
5. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
6. Remove the instrument cluster trim panel. Refer to Section 9E, Instrumentation/Driver Information.



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7. Remove the steering column jacket assembly securing bolts and nuts.



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8. Set the ignition key to ACC position.
9. Remove the key cylinder by pushing the disassemble button and pulling out the key, at the same time.

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1. Set the ignition key to ACC position.
2. Install the key cylinder by pushing it into the key cylinder housing.



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3. Install the steering column jacket assembly securing bolts and nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the steering column jacket assembly securing bolts and nuts to 22 N•m (16 lb-in).




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4. Install the instrument cluster trim panel. Refer to Section 9E, Instrumentation/Driver Information.
5. Install the instrument panel under cover. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
6. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.



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7. Install the audio system trim plate. Refer to Section 9F, Audio Systems.



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8. Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panel.
Tighten
Tighten the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screws to 2.5 N•m (22 lb-in).


9. Connect the negative battery cable.

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panel by removing the screws.



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3. Remove the audio system trim plate and audio allow enough working space for the removal of instrument cluster trim panel screws. Refer to Section 9F, Audio Systems.



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4. Remove the instrument panel under cover. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
5. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
6. Remove the instrument cluster trim panel. Refer to Section 9E, Instrumentation/Driver Information.
7. Remove the steering wheel. turn signal switch lever and wiper switch lever. Refer to this section.



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8. Remove the steering column jacket assembly securing bolts and nuts.



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9. Remove the ignition switch retaining screw.
10. Disconnect the wiring and remove the ignition switch.
11. Disconnect the head amplifier connector, airbag connector and the other connector which are connected to steering wheel.



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12. Remove the steering column shaft from the universal joint.

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1. Install the steering column shaft to the universal joint with bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the steering column shaft securing bolt to the universal joint pinch to 25 N•m (18 lb-ft).




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2. Install the ignition switch retaining screw.
Tighten
Tighten the ignition switch retaining screw to 2.5 N•m (22 lb-ft).


3. Connect the wiring to the ignition switch.
4. Connect the head amplifier connector, airbag connector and the other connector which are connected to steering wheel.



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5. Install the steering column jacket assembly securing bolts and nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the steering column jacket assembly securing bolts and nuts to 22 N•m (16 lb-ft).




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6. Install the instrument cluster trim panel. Refer to Section 9E, Instrumentation/Driver Information.
7. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
8. Install the instrument panel under cover. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
9. Install the steering wheel, turn signal switch lever and wiper switch lever. Refer to this section.



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10. Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panel.
Tighten
Tighten the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screw to 2.5 N•m (22 lb-in).


11. Connect the negative battery cable.

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1. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to "Steering Column" in this section.
2. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to "Steering Wheel" in this section.
3. Pull the canceling cam spring from the upper end of the shaft assembly, if it has not been previously removed.



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4. Remove the turn signal switch housing screws. Remove the turn signal switch housing from the steering column housing.



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5. Compress the spring retainer and upper bearing spring with the tilt lock plate adapter J-36667 and the lock plate compressor J-23653-A.



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6. Remove the retaining ring.
7. Remove the spring retainer and the upper bearing spring.
8. Remove the inner race seat and the inner race.



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9. Pull the tilt level on the column housing assembly and tilt the column all the way up.



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10. Insert a Phillips screwdriver into the square opening at the bottom of the spring retainer. Push and turn left to release the spring retainer and the wheel-tilt spring.
11. Remove the spring retainer and the wheel-tilt spring.



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12. Remove the two pivot pins using the pivot pin remover J-21854-01.



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13. Place the lock cylinder in the ACC position.
14. Pull the tilt lever to release the column housing. Remove the column housing and the steering shaft from the housing support.



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15. Remove the shear bolts, the shear bolt washers, and the ignition switch housing from the steering column housing as follows:
1. Use a metal punch to start the drill head.
2. Drill off the head of the shear bolts down to the steel shear bolt washers with a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) drill bit.
3. Separate the washers and the ignition switch housing from the column housing.
4. Remove the threaded end of the shear bolts from the ignition switch housing with locking pliers.
Important : After drilling and removing the threaded end of the shear bolts, all the metal shavings must be cleaned from all the parts.



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16. Remove the lock cylinder from the ignition switch housing by pushing the lock cylinder release tab.
17. Remove the ignition switch retaining screw and remove the ignition switch assembly.



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18. Remove the steering shaft assembly from the housing support.



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19. Remove the tilt bumpers with a pair of pliers.



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20. Remove the support screws and remove the support housing from the jacket assembly.

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Important : Prior to separating the upper shaft from the lower shaft, note the relationship of the upper shaft, with the lock bolt slot at the 12 o'clock position, to the lower shaft pinch bolt groove at the 7 o'clock position. Refer to this orientation for proper assembly.
1. Position the upper shaft 90 degrees to the lower shaft and separate the two parts.



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2. Rotate the centering sphere 90 degrees and remove it from the upper shaft.



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3. Separate the sphere halves and remove the joint preload spring.

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1. Lubricate the centering sphere halves and the joint preload spring with lithium grease.
2. Place the joint preload spring between the sphere halves with the ends of the spring in the notches.



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3. Lubricate the sphere end of the upper shaft with lithium grease.
4. Place the sphere into the upper shaft and rotate the sphere 90 degrees.



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5. Lubricate the sphere end of the lower shaft with lithium grease.
Important : To insure proper operation, the upper shaft and the lower shaft must be aligned correctly when they are connected.
6. Place the lock bolt slot on the upper shaft at the 12 o'clock position.
7. Place the pinch bolt groove near the end of the lower shaft at the 7 o'clock position.
8. Connect the upper shaft to the lower shaft.

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Important : All fasteners in the following steps must be seated firmly before being tightened to specifications.
1. Connect the support housing to the jacket assembly with the support screws.
Tighten
Tighten the support housing screws to 16 N•m (12 lb-ft).




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2. Connect the tilt bumpers to the support housing and snap them in place.



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3. Slide the steering shaft assembly into the support housing.



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4. Lubricate both bearings in the column housing with lithium grease. Slide the column housing onto the shaft assembly and the housing support.



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5. Lubricate the pivot pins with lithium grease and slide the pins into the housing until the pins are bottomed. Tap the pivot pins in place.
Important : The pivot pins must be staked to the column housing after installation. Stake each pin at three equally-spaced locations.
6. Pull the tilt lever on the column housing and tilt the column all the way up.



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7. Lubricate the tilt spring with lithium grease.
8. Install the tilt spring and the spring retainer. Be sure the spring engages the locating tab on the support housing. Insert a Phillips screwdriver into the square opening in the spring retainer, push down, and turn right to lock it in place.



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9. Install the ignition switch with the ignition switch retaining screw.
Tighten
Tighten the ignition switch retaining screw to 2.5 N•m (22 lb-in).


10. Connect the wiring. Refer to "Ignition Lock Cylinder and Switch" in this section.



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Important : To ensure that the tab on the lock-cylinder shaft and the slotted opening on the ignition switch are in alignment, the lock cylinder must be in the ACC position prior to installation.
11. Install the lock cylinder into the ignition switch housing.



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12. Attach the ignition switch housing to the column housing with the shear bolt washers and the shear bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the ignition switch housing shear bolts until the bolt heads separate from the body, approximately 11 N•m (97 lb-in).


13. Place the lock cylinder in the LOCK position and remove the key.
14. Rotate the steering shaft assembly until the lock bolt engages and locks the steering shaft in position.
15. Install the inner race and the inner race seat.
16. Install the upper bearing spring and the spring retainer.



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17. Compress the upper bearing spring and the spring retainer with the tilt lock plate adapter J-36667 and the lock plate compressor J-23653-A.



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18. Place the retaining ring into the groove on the upper shaft.
19. Connect the turn signal switch housing to the steering column housing with the turn signal switch housing screws.
Tighten
Tighten the turn signal switch housing screws to 3 N•m (27 lb-in).


20. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to "Steering Column" in this section.
21. Install the cancelling cam spring and the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to "Steering Wheel" in this section.

• The key is in the ignition switch.
• The ignition is OFF.
• The driver's door is open.