Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Important: Replace the steering column support assembly (1) if the steering column support assembly (1) has been staked 3 times.

Attach the steering column support assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly (3) with 4 TORX® head screws (2).
Tighten

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

Fig 1: Installing TORX Head Screws To Steering Column Support Assembly (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
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Install the steering column shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Shaft Assembly (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
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Install the steering column shaft assembly with the steering column tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).
Maneuver the tilt knob and push the steering column tilt head assembly (1) up towards the steering column in order to lock the steering wheel lock shoes in place.

Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Shaft Assembly With Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
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Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
Stake the steering column support assembly in 3 locations around each pivot pin.

Fig 4: Properly Seat Each Pivot Pin Into Steering Column (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
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Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly by performing the following steps:
1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.
Fig 5: Installing Adapter & Bearing Assembly (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
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Install the steering shaft position sensor (2) onto the steering column jacket assembly (3).
Install the sensor retainer (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly (3).
Install the linear shift and the automatic transmission shift lock control only. Refer to LINEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
Install the tilt spring only. Refer to TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT .
Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (FLOOR SHIFT) or IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (COLUMN SHIFT) .
Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 in SIR.

Fig 6: Installing Steering Shaft Position Sensor (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
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