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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.
    Fig 1: View Of Steering Column Support Assembly, Steering Column Jacket Assembly & Screws
    GM299877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. 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).

  2. Install the upper bearing assembly.
    Fig 2: View Of Upper Bearing Assembly
    GM1562300Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the steering column shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Shaft Assembly Into The Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
    GM664272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    4. Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Shaft Assembly Into The Steering Column Jacket Assembly (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
    GM664273Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the steering column shaft assembly with the steering column tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).
  5. 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.
  6. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
  7. Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
    Fig 5: View Of Pivot Pins At Steering Column Assembly
    GM299893Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Stake the steering column support assembly in 3 locations around each pivot pin.
    9. IMPORTANT: Verify that all 12 balls are present and that NO foreign debris is present in the inner race, cage, balls or outer race. The orientation of the cage MUST be as shown to install properly.
    Fig 6: Installing Balls Into The Cage (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
    GM1565081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. If necessary, install the balls (2) into the cage (3).
  10. Install the race (1) into the ball and cage assembly.
    Fig 7: Installing Race Into The Ball And Cage Assembly (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
    GM1565082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the race, cage and balls into the adapter and bearing assembly (2).
  12. 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 8: View Of Adapter & Bearing Assembly
    GM343881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the steering shaft position sensor (2) onto the steering column jacket assembly (3).
    Fig 9: Installing Steering Shaft Position Sensor Onto The Steering Column Jacket Assembly (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
    GM664274Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the sensor retainer (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly (3).
  15. Install the linear shift and the automatic transmission shift lock control only. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
  16. Install the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring Replacement .
  17. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
  18. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  19. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
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