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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Steering Column Support Assembly, Steering Column Jacket Assembly & Screws
    GM299877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Once the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times, it must be replaced.
  1. Install the steering column support assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly (3).
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the 4 new steering column support TORX® screws (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the 4 steering column support TORX® screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: Lubricating Centering Sphere
    GM332949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Lubricate the centering sphere (1) with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
  4. Install the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) into J 41688  .
    5. Fig 3: Centering Sphere
    GM299881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Compress the centering sphere and joint preload spring. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the clockwise direction until the arms lock in place.
    6. Fig 4: Rotating Upper Shaft Assembly 90 Degrees
    GM299885Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the race and upper shaft assembly (1) into J 41688  .
  7. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly (1) 90 degrees.
    8. Fig 5: Identifying Upper Shaft Assembly & Special Tool
    GM299887Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly with J 41688  .
  9. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees from J 41688  and remove with the race and upper shaft assembly.
    10. Fig 6: Identifying Race & Upper Shaft Assembly
    GM299888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Lubricate the centering sphere with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
  11. Install the lower shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly.
    12. Fig 7: Identifying Steering Shaft Assembly & Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Assembly
    GM299889Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    13. Fig 8: Assembling Steering Column Lock Shoes Onto Steering Column Support Assembly
    GM306326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the steering column tilt head assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly (4).
  14. Install the 2 pivot pins (3).
  15. Stake the pivot pins location (2).
    16. Fig 9: Locating Steering Shaft Assembly Components
    GM324925Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the following components onto the steering shaft assembly:
    1. The adapter and bearing assembly (1)
    2. The lower bearing seat (2)
    3. The lower bearing spring (3)
    4. The lower spring retainer (4)
    5. The sensor retainer (5)
    6. The steering shaft seal (6)
    17. Fig 10: View Of Linear Shift Assembly & Retaining Screws
    GM662202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the linear shift assembly.
  18. Install the 3 flat-head 6-lobed socket tapping screws

    The linear shift assembly must be out of the PARK position to install the lower socket tapping screw.

    Tighten:  Tighten the 3 flat-head 6-lobed lobed socket tapping screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    19. Fig 11: View Of Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
    GM324919Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.
  20. Install the gear shift lever and put the column in the NEUTRAL position.
    21. Fig 12: Adjusting Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Actuator
    GM324912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Adjust the automatic transmission shift lock control using the following steps:
    1. Pull the tab (1) out on the block side (2) of the automatic transmission shift lock control.
    2. Press on the adjuster block (2) to compress the internal adjuster spring to disengage the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block (2) as far away from the solenoid as possible.
    3. Lock in place by pushing the tab (1) back in.
  22. Inspect the automatic transmission shift lock control using the following steps:
    1. The automatic transmission shift lock control must lock the shift lever clevis when it is put into the PARK position.
    2. When the column is installed in the vehicle you will not be able to shift the gear shift lever out of the PARK position without pressing on the brake pedal. The solenoid will be energized.
    3. Readjust if needed.
  23. Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
  24. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
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