Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Standard Column)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana Special, 2002 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2002 GMC Savana, and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Attach the steering column support assembly (2) to the steering column jacket assembly (3).
CAUTION: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Install the new 4 TORX® screws (1) into the steering column support assembly (2).
Tighten

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

Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Support Assembly
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Install the steering shaft assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).

Fig 2: Installing Steering Shaft Assembly
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Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) to the steering shaft assembly.

Fig 3: Installing Adapter & Bearing Assembly
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Install the foam insulator (1) to the steering shaft assembly.

Fig 4: Installing Foam Insulator To Steering Shaft Assembly
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Install the linear shift assembly onto the steering column jacket assembly.
Install the 3 flat head 6-lobed socket tapping screws
The linear shift assembly must be out of the PARK position in order to install the lower socket tapping screw.

Tighten

Tighten the screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 5: Installing Linear Shift Assembly
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Put the column in the NEUTRAL position.
Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.

Fig 6: Installing Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
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WARNING: Improper routing of the wire harness assembly may damage the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. This may result in a malfunction of the coil, which may cause personal injury.

Important: The electrical contact on the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly must rest on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.
Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws into the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.
Tighten

Tighten the screws to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
Install the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Tilt Column) or Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Standard Column) .
Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM .

Fig 7: Installing Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly
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