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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Lower Spring Retainer, Lower Bearing Spring, Lower Bearing Seat, Adapter & Bearing Assembly
    GM322997Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the following onto the steering shaft:
    1. Adapter and bearing assembly (4)
    2. IMPORTANT: The lower bearing seat must be in contact with the adapter and bearing assembly.
    3. Lower bearing seat (3)
    4. Lower bearing spring (2)
    5. Lower spring retainer (1)
  2. Fig 2: Steering Wheel Position Sensor
    GM609484Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the steering wheel position sensor (1). Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering .
  4. Fig 3: Steering Shaft Seal, Sensor Retainer & Steering Wheel Position Sensor
    GM323006Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Align the slots of the sensor retainer (1) to the ribs of the adapter and bearing assembly. Push the sensor retainer (1) until it contacts the steering wheel position sensor.
  5. Install the sensor retainer (1).
  6. Install the steering shaft seal (2).
  7. Install the steering column to the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.