Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lubricate the inner race (1) with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
- Install the inner race (1) onto the steering shaft.
- Install the upper bearing inner race seat (2) onto the steering shaft.
- Install the upper bearing spring (3) onto the steering shaft.
- Lubricate the lower brass surface of the turn signal cancel cam (4) with GM P/N 12377900 (Canadian P/N 10953529).
- Install the turn signal cancel cam (4) onto the steering shaft.
- Install the shaft lock shield (5) onto the steering shaft.
- Compress the shaft lock shield using J 23653-SIR and J 42137
- Install the new bearing retainer (1) onto the steering shaft.
- Firmly seat the bearing retainer (1) onto the groove on the steering shaft.
- Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137 from the steering shaft.
- Install the wave washer (1) onto the steering shaft (2)
- Install the SIR coil. Refer to SIR COIL ASSEMBLY in Airbag.
- Install the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT .
- Install the inflator module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (DRIVER-SIDE) in Airbag
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Airbag.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Battery