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

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Tools Required: J 41688  Centering Sphere Installer Tool

Important:  Once the steering column support assembly and the pivot pins have been staked 3 times, the steering column support assembly and pivot pins must be replaced.

  1. Install the steering column support assembly (1) onto 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.
  2. Install the 4 new TORX® head screws (2) into the steering column support assembly (1).

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01688026Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Lubricate the centering sphere (1) with lithium grease.
  4. Install the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) into J 41688  .
    Fig 2: Installing Centering Sphere & Joint Preload Spring
    G01688027Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Compress the centering sphere and joint preload spring.
  6. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the clockwise direction until the arms lock in place.
    Fig 3: Rotating Driver 90 Degrees
    G01688028Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the race and upper shaft assembly (1) into J 41688  .
  8. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees.
    Fig 4: Installing Race & Upper Shaft Assembly
    G01688029Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly with J 41688  .
  10. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees from J 41688  .
  11. Remove J 41688  with the race and upper shaft assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Race & Upper Shaft Assembly
    G01688030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Apply lithium grease to the race and upper shaft assembly.
  13. Install the lower shaft assembly onto the race and upper shaft assembly using the alignment marks from the disassemble procedure.
    Fig 6: Installing Lower Shaft Assembly
    G01688031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 7: Installing Steering Shaft Assembly
    G01688032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Once the steering column support assembly and the pivot pins have been staked 3 times, the steering column support assembly and pivot pins must be replaced.

  15. Install the steering column tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column jacket assembly (4).
  16. Install the 2 pivot pins (3) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
  17. Stake the pivot pin locations (2) in three places.
    Fig 8: Installing Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01688033Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the lower end of the steering shaft assembly.
    Fig 9: Installing Adapter & Bearing Assembly
    G01688034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the foam insulator (1).
    Fig 10: Installing Foam Insulator
    G01688035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the linear shift assembly onto the steering column jacket assembly.
  21. 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 11: Installing Linear Shift Assembly
    G01688036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.
  23. Install the gear shift lever. Put the column in the NEUTRAL position.
    Fig 12: Installing Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control & Gear Shift Lever
    G01688037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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.

  24. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
  25. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws into the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.

    Tighten 

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

  26. Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
    Fig 13: Installing Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly
    G01688038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. 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)  .
  28. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM .
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