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Installation Procedure

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  1. Lubricate the centering sphere (1) with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
    Fig 1: Lubricating Centering Sphere
    GM332949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) into J 41688  .
  3. Compress the centering sphere and joint preload spring with J 41688  .
    Fig 2: Centering Sphere
    GM299881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the upper shaft assembly.
  5. After the race and upper shaft assembly (1) is firmly attached to the centering sphere, rotate the shaft 90 degrees downward in order to lock the centering sphere in place.
    Fig 3: Rotating Upper Shaft Assembly 90 Degrees
    GM299885Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the centering sphere installer and the race and upper shaft assembly from the vise.
    Fig 4: Removing J 41688 From Vise
    GM299887Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disassemble J 41688  by separating the base. After the tool is disassembled, remove the race and upper shaft from J 41688  .
  8. Lubricate the centering sphere with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
  9. Using the alignment marks from the disassemble procedure, tilt the upper and lower shafts 90 degrees to each other and engage.
    Fig 5: Race & Upper Shaft Assembly
    GM299888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  10. Install the steering column support assembly to the steering column jacket assembly with the 4 support screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

    Fig 6: Identifying Steering Column Support Assembly Screws
    GM372991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the steering shaft assembly into the steering column support assembly.
    Fig 7: View Of Steering Shaft Assembly
    GM372988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (2) to the steering column jacket assembly (1). Position the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly with the slot in steering column jacket assembly and push together.
    Fig 8: Exploded View Of Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket
    GM372985Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the lower bearing seat (3).
  14. Install the lower bearing spring (4).
  15. Install the new lower spring retainer (5).

    When installing, compress the lower bearing spring (4) to the length of 23.5 mm (0.93 in) between the lower bearing seat (3) and the lower spring retainer (5).

    CAUTION: Refer to SIR INFLATOR MODULE COIL CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  16. Install the steering column jacket. Refer to Steering Column Jacket Replacement .
  17. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
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