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: Installing Inhibitor Cable Bracket And 2 Bolts

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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: Installing Shift Cable Bracket And 2 Bolts

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3. Install the gearshift lever and the screw.
   • Tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
     Fig 3: Installing Gearshift Lever And 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: Inserting Inhibitor Into Cavity And Installing Inhibitor Spring

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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: Installing 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: Installing 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: Installing Ignition Switch Screw

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8. Install the multi-function switch. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .
9. Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
10. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING WHEEL .
11. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .