LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2002 >> Blazer 4D Utility, 4WD, Part Time >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1236 (Steering Wheel And Steering Column) >> Repair Instructions >> Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket Replacement >> Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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).

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
      Fig 1: Attaching Steering Column Support Assembly To Steering Column Jacket Assembly
      G01490189Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Grease the centering sphere (1) with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
  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 & Joint Preload Spring
    G01490190Courtesy 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: Compressing Centering Sphere & Joint Preload Spring
    G01490191Courtesy 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 Centering Sphere
    G01490192Courtesy 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: Disassembling J 41688
    G01490193Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Lubricate the exposed steering shaft with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
  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
    G01490194Courtesy 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
    G01490195Courtesy 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 With Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01490196Courtesy 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 GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
    2. 21.2. Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
      Fig 9: Installing Pivot Pins Into Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
      G01490197Courtesy 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 Lower Bearing Assembly
    G01490198Courtesy 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 Onto Steering Shaft Assembly
    G01490199Courtesy 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 

    1. Tighten the screws to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR INFLATOR MODULE COIL CAUTION .
  30. Install the theft deterrent control module. Refer to THEFT DETERRENT CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT .
  31. Install the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring Replacement  .
  32. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement  .
  33. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
    Fig 12: Installing Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly
    G01490200Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals