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Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle

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Tools Required 

J 41688  Centering Sphere Installer Tool

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
IMPORTANT: Replace the steering column support assembly if the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times.
  1. Attach the steering column support assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly with the 4 TORX ® head screws (2).
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01673235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

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

  2. Grease the centering sphere (1) with lithium grease.
  3. Install the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) by using J 41688  .
  4. Place the base of J 41688  in a vise.
  5. Place the bottom half of the new centering sphere (1), the new joint preload spring (2), the top half of the new centering sphere (1), into J 41688  .
    Fig 2: Installing Centering Sphere
    G01673236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Compress the centering sphere and the joint preload spring.
  7. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the clockwise direction until the arms lock in place.
    Fig 3: Locking Driver Arms In Place
    G01673237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Attach the race and upper shaft assembly (1) to the centering sphere.
  9. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly (1) downward 90 degrees until the centering sphere is locked in place.
    Fig 4: Attaching Race & Upper Shaft Assembly To Center Sphere
    G01673238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly and J 41688  from the vise.
  11. Disassemble J 41688  by separating the base.
  12. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly, which is now attached to the centering sphere, from J 41688  .
    Fig 5: Removing J 41688 From Vise
    G01673239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Apply lithium grease to the exposed steering shaft.
  14. Align the lower steering shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly by using the marks.
  15. Tilt the lower steering shaft assembly at 90 degrees to the race and upper shaft assembly.
  16. Install the lower steering shaft assembly onto the race and upper shaft assembly.
    Fig 6: Installing Lower Steering Shaft Assembly Onto Race & Upper Shaft Assembly
    G01673240Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. 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
    G01673241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the steering shaft assembly with the steering column tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly.
  19. Move the tilt knob and push the steering column tilt head assembly up towards the steering column in order to lock the steering wheel lock shoes in place.
    Fig 8: Installing Steering Shaft Assembly Into Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01673242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Stake the steering column support assembly in 3 locations.
  21. Install the 2 pivot pins (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
    1. 21.1. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with lithium grease.
    2. 21.2. Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
      Fig 9: Installing Pivot Pins
      G01673243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (4) onto the steering column jacket assembly.
    1. 22.1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (4) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
    2. 22.2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (4) onto the steering shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.
  23. Install the lower bearing seat (3) onto the adapter and bearing assembly (4). The lower bearing seat must contact the adapter and bearing assembly (4).
  24. Install the lower bearing spring (2) onto the steering shaft assembly.
  25. Install the lower spring retainer (1) onto the steering shaft assembly.
    Fig 10: Installing Adapter & Bearing Assembly
    G01673244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The steering shaft assembly must be rotated to the center position or 12 o'clock position.
  26. Install the sensor retainer (2) onto the adapter and bearing assembly.
    1. 26.1. Align the slots of the sensor retainer (2) to the ribs of the adapter and bearing assembly.
    2. 26.2. Push the sensor retainer (2) onto the steering shaft assembly so that the sensor retainer (2) contacts the adapter and bearing assembly.
  27. Install the steering shaft seal (1) onto the steering shaft assembly.
    Fig 11: Installing Steering Shaft Seal & Sensor Retainer
    G01673245Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
  29. Install the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

    CAUTION: Refer to SIR INFLATOR MODULE COIL CAUTION .
  30. Install the electric park lock. Refer to Electric Park Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  31. Install the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  32. Install the electronic column lock module. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  33. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM .
    Fig 12: Installing Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly
    G01673246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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