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Installation Procedure

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  1. Lubricate the inner race (1) with synthetic grease.
  2. Install the inner race (1) onto the steering shaft.
  3. Install the upper bearing inner race seat (2) onto the steering shaft.
  4. Install the upper bearing spring (3) onto the steering shaft.
  5. Lubricate the lower brass surface of the turn signal cancel cam (4) with synthetic grease.
  6. Install the turn signal cancel cam (4) onto the steering shaft.
  7. Install the shaft lock shield (5) onto the steering shaft.
    Fig 1: Installing Upper Bearing Inner Race, Seat, Spring, Turn Signal Cancel Cam And Shaft Lock Shield
    G01758451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Compress the shaft lock shield (2) using J 23653-SIR  and J 42137. 
  9. Install the new bearing retainer (1) onto the steering shaft.
  10. Firmly seat the bearing retainer (1) into the groove on the steering shaft.
  11. Remove J 23653-SIR  and J 42137  from the steering shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing J 23653-Sir And J 42137 From The Steering Shaft
    G01758452Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the wave washer (1) onto the steering shaft (2).
  13. Install the SIR coil. Refer to SIR COIL ASSEMBLY in SIR.
  14. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement 
  15. Install the inflator module. Refer to AIR BAG MODULES in SIR.
  16. Enable the SIR system. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM in SIR.
  17. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Engine Electrical.
    Fig 3: Installing Wave Washer Onto Steering Shaft
    G01758453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.