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Installation Procedure

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Important:  Once the steering column support assembly and the pivot pins have been staked more than 3 times, they must be replaced.

  1. Install the steering column support assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly (3).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the 4 new TORX® head screws (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the 4 TORX® head screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing 4 New TORX® Head Screws
    G01483085Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Lubricate the centering sphere (1) with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
  4. Install the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) into J 41688. 
    Fig 2: Installing Centering Sphere And Joint Preload Spring Into J 41688
    G01483086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Compress the centering sphere and joint preload spring. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the clockwise direction until the arms lock in place.
    Fig 3: Identifying J 41688
    G01483087Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the race and upper shaft assembly (1) into J 41688. 
  7. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly (1) 90 degrees.
    Fig 4: Installing Race And Upper Shaft Assembly Into J 41688
    G01483088Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly with J 41688. 
  9. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees from J 41688  and remove with the race and upper shaft assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Race And Upper Shaft Assembly With J 41688
    G01483089Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Lubricate the centering sphere with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
  11. Install the lower shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly.
    Fig 6: Installing Lower Shaft Assembly To Race And Upper Shaft Assembly
    G01483090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 7: Installing Steering Shaft Assembly Into Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01483091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the steering column tilt head assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly (4).
  14. Install the 2 pivot pins (3).
  15. Stake the pivot pins location (2).
    Fig 8: Installing Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly To Steering Column Jacket Assembly
    G01483092Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the following components onto the steering shaft assembly:
    1. 16.1 adapter and bearing assembly (1)
    2. 16.2 lower bearing seat (2)
    3. 16.3 lower bearing spring (3)
    4. 16.4 lower spring retainer (4)
    5. 16.5 sensor retainer (5)
    6. 16.6 steering shaft seal (6)
    Fig 9: Installing Main Components Onto Steering Shaft Assembly
    G01483093Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the linear shift assembly.
  18. Install the 3 flat head 6 lobed socket tapping screws

    The linear shift assembly must be out of the PARK position to install the lower socket tapping screw.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the 3 flat head 6 lobed socket tapping screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 10: Installing 3 Flat Head 6 Lobed Socket Tapping Screws
    G01483094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.
  20. Install the gear shift lever and put the column in the NEUTRAL position.
    Fig 11: Installing Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
    G01483095Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Adjust the automatic transmission shift lock control using the following steps:
    1. 21.1 Pull the tab (1) out on the block side (2) of the automatic transmission shift lock control.
    2. 21.2 Press on the adjuster block (2) to compress the internal adjuster spring to disengage the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block (2) as far away from the solenoid as possible.
    3. 21.3 Lock in place by pushing the tab (1) back in.
  22. Inspect the automatic transmission shift lock control using the following steps:
    1. 22.1 The automatic transmission shift lock control must lock the shift lever clevis when it is put into the PARK position.
    2. 22.2 When the column is installed in the vehicle you will not be able to shift the gear shift lever out of the PARK position without pressing on the brake pedal. The solenoid will be energized.
    3. 22.3 Readjust if needed.
      Fig 12: Adjusting Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
      G01483096Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  The electrical contact on the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly must rest on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.

  23. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.
  24. Install the 2 pan head tapping screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  25. Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT   . 
  26. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT   . 
    Fig 13: Installing 2 Pan Head Tapping Screws
    G01483097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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