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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 steering column jacket assembly (3).
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01419279Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the 4 TORX® head 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
    G01419280Courtesy 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
    G01419281Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the steering column tilt head housing assembly (1) and the steering shaft assembly to the steering column jacket assembly.
    Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Assembly
    G01419282Courtesy 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.
    Fig 5: Installing Pivot Pins
    G01419283Courtesy 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
    G01419284Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  The steering shaft assembly must be rotated to the 12 o'clock position.

  10. Install the sensor assembly (2) onto the steering shaft assembly.
  11. Install the sensor retainer (3) onto the steering shaft assembly.
  12. Install the steering shaft seal (4).
  13. Install the wiper/washer switch bracket. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TILT HEAD HOUSING REPLACEMENT (TELESCOPING)  or STEERING COLUMN TILT HEAD HOUSING REPLACEMENT (MANUAL)  .
  14. Install the tilt spring. Refer to TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT (TELESCOPING)  or TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT (MANUAL)  .
  15. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
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