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Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Installing Support Mounting Bracket
G01580007Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the support mounting bracket (2).
  2. Lubricate the new support screws (1) with LOCTITE® 242, GM P/N 123455382 (Canadian P/N 10953489).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install 4 new support screws (1).

    Tighten 

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

  4. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column jacket assembly.
    IMPORTANT: The bearing must be seated correctly on the steering shaft.
    Fig 2: Assembling Steering Column (Standard)
    G01580008Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the new bearing retainer (1).
  6. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (3).
  7. Install the lower bearing seat (4).
    IMPORTANT: When installing, compress the lower bearing spring (5) to the length of 23.5 mm (0.93 inches ) between the lower bearing seat (4) and the lower spring retainer (6).
  8. Install the lower bearing spring (5).
  9. Install the new lower spring retainer (6).
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR INFLATOR MODULE COIL CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  10. Install the steering column jacket. Refer to STEERING COLUMN JACKET REPLACEMENT  .
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
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