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

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  1. Attach the steering column support assembly (2) to the steering column jacket assembly (3) with the 4 TORX® head screws (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the 4 TORX® screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Steering Column Support Assembly, Steering Column Jacket Assembly & Screws (Column Shift Standard)
    G01670305Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the steering shaft assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly (2).
    Fig 2: Steering Shaft Assembly & Steering Column Support Assembly (Column Shift Standard)
    G01670306Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly by performing the following steps:
    1. 3.1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
    2. 3.2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.
  4. Install the shaft seal retainer (2) onto the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
    1. 4.1. Align the slots of the shaft seal retainer (2) to the ribs of the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
    2. 4.2. Push the shaft seal retainer (2) onto the steering shaft assembly so that the shaft seal retainer (2) contacts the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  5. Install the steering shaft seal (3) onto the steering shaft assembly.
  6. Install the inner boot seal (4) onto the steering shaft assembly.
    7. Fig 3: Adapter/Bearing Assembly, Shaft Seal Retainer, Steering Shaft Seal & Inner Boot Seal (Column Shift Standard)
    G01670307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the linear shift assembly onto the steering column support assembly.
  8. Secure the linear shift assembly to the steering column support assembly with the 3 flat head tapping screws.

    Move the linear shift assembly out of the PARK position to install the lower socket tapping screw.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the 3 flat head tapping screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 4: Linear Shift Assembly & Screws (Column Shift Standard)
    G01670308Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.
  10. Put the shift lever clevis into the NEUTRAL position.
    Fig 5: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control (Column Shift Standard)
    G01670309Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Adjust the automatic transmission shift lock control by performing the following steps:
    1. 11.1. Pull out the tab (1) on the adjuster block side (2) of the automatic transmission shift lock control.
    2. 11.2. Press on the adjuster block (2) to compress the internal adjuster spring which disengages the adjuster teeth.
    3. 11.3. Slide the adjuster block (2) as far away from the solenoid as possible.
    4. 11.4. Push inward on the tab (1) in order to lock the adjuster block in place.
    12. Fig 6: Adjusting Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control (Column Shift Standard)
    G01670310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Inspect the automatic transmission shift lock control for the following items:
    1. 12.1. The automatic transmission shift lock control must lock the shift lever clevis when the shift lever clevis is put into the PARK position.

      Once the steering column is installed in the vehicle, the gear shift lever must remain in the PARK position unless the brake pedal is depressed.

    2. 12.2. The solenoid will be energized.
  13. Readjust the automatic transmission shift lock control if needed.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR INFLATOR MODULE COIL CAUTION .

    Important:  Be sure that the electrical contact of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly rests on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.

  14. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly onto the steering column housing assembly.
  15. 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).

  16. Install the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)  or Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift) .
    Fig 7: Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch Assembly & Screws (Column Shift Standard)
    G01670311Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .
  18. Install the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
  19. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM .
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