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Installation Procedure

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

  1. Install the steering column support assembly (1) to the jacket assembly.
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Support Assembly To Jacket Assembly
    G01419266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the 4 TORX® screws (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  3. Apply GM P/N 12345718

    (Canadian P/N 10953516) to the exposed shaft engagement areas on the centering sphere.

  4. Install the lower steering shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly to engage.
    Fig 2: Installing Lower Steering Shaft Assembly To Race & Upper Shaft Assembly
    G01419267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head housing assembly (1).
    Fig 3: Installing Steering Shaft Assembly Into Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Assembly
    G01419268Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the steering column tilt head housing assembly (1) and the steering shaft assembly to the jacket assembly.
    Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Assembly & Steering Shaft Assembly
    G01419269Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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

  7. Install the 2 pivot pins (1) to the steering column support assembly.
    8. Fig 5: Installing Pivot Pins
    G01419270Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Stake the pivot pins locations (1).
  9. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) to the steering shaft assembly.
    Fig 6: Locating Bearing Assembly Components
    G01419271Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the lower spring retainer (2) to the adapter and bearing assembly (1).

    Important:  Rotate the steering shaft assembly to the 12 o'clock position.

  11. Install the sensor assembly (3) onto the steering shaft assembly.

    Install the sensor retainer (4) and seal (5) onto the steering shaft assembly.

  12. Install the steering shaft seal (1).
    Fig 7: Installing Steering Shaft Seal
    G01419272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR INFLATOR MODULE COIL CAUTION .
  13. Install the telescope motor assembly. Refer to TELESCOPE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT  .
  14. Install the telescope motor assembly. Refer to TELESCOPE MOTOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT  .
  15. Install the tilt spring only. Refer to TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT (TELESCOPING)  or TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT (MANUAL)  .
  16. Install the signal switch housing. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TILT HEAD HOUSING REPLACEMENT (TELESCOPING)  or STEERING COLUMN TILT HEAD HOUSING REPLACEMENT (MANUAL)  .
  17. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
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