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GEAR SHIFT LEVER
REMOVAL
1. Remove the kneeblocker (2) and steering column
opening reinforcement (1). (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/KNEE BLOCKER -
REMOVAL).
2. Remove the upper and lower column shrouds
(1&2).
3. Loosen the column bolts and lower the column
enough to allow clearance for the gear shift lever
removal.
4. Disconnect the overdrive switch harness (3) (if
equipped).
5. Disconnect the shift cable (2) from the shift lever.
6. Remove the gear shift lever mounting screws (1).
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7. Remove the blocker pin (1) from the inhibit link slot
(2) and remove the lever (3) by pulling forward
toward the steering wheel and to the left then
down.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the lever assembly (3) reversing the way it
came out using care to install the pin (2) in the
blocker to slider slot (1).
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2. The block inhibitor pin and spring (1) should seat
into the slider slot (2).
3. Install the mounting screws (1) and tighten to 12
Nꞏm (105 in. lbs.).
4. Cycle the key from ACC to RUN and ensure that
the blocker does not stick or bind.
5. Turn the key to the OFF position and ensure that
the shifter will not pull from the PARK position.
6. Connect the over drive switch harness (if equipped)
(3).
NOTE: Route and tie off harness to original loca-
tion.
7. Connect the shift cable to the lever (2).
8. Ensure the gear shift lever and transmission are in
the PARK position and snap the cable adjust clip in
place.
9. Install the upper and lower column shrouds (1&2).
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10. Install the column back into place and tighten.
11. Install the kneeblocker (2) and steering column
reinforcement cover (1). (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/KNEE BLOCKER -
INSTALLATION).
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UPPER STEERING COUPLING
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not be equipped with an inter-
nal locking shaft that allows the ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of lock-
ing the steering wheel for service will have to be used.
2. Lock the steering wheel with the tire in the straight position.
3. Remove and discard the lower pinch bolt.
4. Lower the steering coupler shaft from the column.
5. Remove the upper steering coupling shaft (2) seal
by pushing in the four tags (1) securing it to the
panel.
6. Remove and discard the lower coupler pinch bolt
(1) from the lower steering coupling shaft (1).
7. Remove the upper steering coupling shaft (3) from
the vehicle.
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INSTALLATION
1. Install the upper steering coupling shaft (3) to the
vehicle.
2. Install the upper steering coupling shaft seal (2) by
pushing it in securing the four tangs (1) to the
panel.
NOTE: A new steering coupling shaft pinch bolt
for the upper and lower shafts must be used.
3. Install the steering coupler shaft (1) to the column.
4. Install the upper pinch bolt (3) use new bolt and
tighten to 57 N.m (42 ft.lbs).
5. Install the shaft to the lower coupler (1).
6. Install the lower pinch bolt (1) use new bolt and
tighten to 57 N.m (42 ft.lbs).
7. Unlock the steering wheel.
8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
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LOWER STEERING COUPLING
REMOVAL
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not be equipped with an inter-
nal locking shaft that allows the ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of lock-
ing the steering wheel for service will have to be used.
3. Lock the steering wheel with the tire in the straight position.
4. Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly.
5. Mark both coupler connections for proper installation.
6. Remove and discard the upper coupler pinch bolt.
7. Remove and discard the lower coupler pinch bolt.
8. Remove the lower steering shaft coupler.
4X4 HD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not be equipped with an inter-
nal locking shaft that allows the ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of lock-
ing the steering wheel for service will have to be used.
3. Lock the steering wheel with the tire in the straight position.
4. Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly.
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5. Remove and discard the upper coupler pinch bolt
(1).
6. Remove and discard the lower coupler pinch bolt
(2).
7. Remove the lower steering shaft coupler (3).