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Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Installing Centering Sphere & Joint Preload Spring Into Installer
G01579997Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lubricate the centering sphere (1) with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
  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: Compressing Centering Sphere & Joint Preload Spring
    G01579998Courtesy 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: Installing Upper Shaft Assembly
    G01579999Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the centering sphere installer and the race and upper shaft assembly from the vise.
    Fig 4: Removing Centering Sphere Installer, Race & Upper Shaft Assembly From Vise
    G01580000Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disassembly J 41688  by separating the base. After the tool is disassembled, remove the race and upper shaft from J41688. 
  8. Lubricate the centering sphere with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
    Fig 5: Engaging Upper & Lower Shafts
    G01580001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Using the alignment marks from the disassemble procedure, tilt the upper and lower shafts 90 degrees to each other and engage.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 6: Installing Steering Column Support Assembly To Steering Column Jacket Assembly
    G01580002Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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).

  11. Install the steering shaft assembly into the steering column support assembly.
    Fig 7: Installing Steering Shaft Assembly Into Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01580003Courtesy 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: Assembling Steering Column Jacket
    G01580004Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the lower bearing seat (3).
  14. Install the lower bearing spring (4).
  15. Install the new lower spring retainers

    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 DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
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