Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the steering column.
- Install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
- Tighten the steering column lower fasteners before you tighten the steering column upper fasteners. Failure to do this can damage the steering column.
- Tighten the steering column fasteners to the specified torque. Overtightening the upper steering column fasteners could affect the steering column collapse.
- Install the steering column nuts. Do NOT tighten.
- Install the steering column bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the steering column bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Tighten the steering column nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the transaxle shift cable (3) to the shift cable bracket (5).
- Install the transaxle shift cable retaining clip (4).
- Connect the transaxle shift cable (2) to the linear shift assembly ball stud (1).
- Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
- Install the left knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
- Install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
- Remove J 42640 from the steering column. See Special Tools .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
NOTE:
If a service replacement steering column is being installed, do not remove the anti-rotation pin until after the steering column has been connected to the steering gear. Removing the anti-rotation pin before the steering column is connected to the steering gear may damage the SIR coil assembly.
CAUTION:
In order to ensure the intended function of the steering column in a vehicle during a crash and in order to avoid personal injury to the driver, perform the following:
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.