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Installation Procedure

  1. If sensor is not present, install the following:
    1. 1.1. The sensor retainer (3)
    2. 1.2. The steering shaft seal (4)
  2. If sensor is present, install the following
    1. 2.1. The sensor assembly (1)

      The sensor assembly must be aligned to the 9 o'clock position.

    2. 2.2. The sensor locator (2)
  3. Install the boot seal (5)
    Fig 1: Boot Seal
    G02085633Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 2: Steering Shaft Assembly & Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G02085634Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft (3) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).
    Fig 3: Tilt Head Assembly And Steering Shaft
    G02085635Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Replace the steering column support assembly if the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times.

  6. Lubricate the pivot pins with synthetic grease. Install the 2 pivot pins onto the steering column support assembly. Stake the pins in 3 places.
  7. Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT .
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR INFLATOR MODULE COIL CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Install the turn signal switch housing. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TILT HEAD REPLACEMENT .
  9. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling ZONE 3 in SIR.
    Fig 4: Pivot Pins & Steering Column Support Assembly
    G02085636Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.