Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 GMC Savana 3500, 2019 GMC Savana 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Express 3500, and 2019 Chevrolet Express 2500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Position the steering column in the vehicle. (1)
- WARNING:
In order to ensure the intended function of the steering column in a vehicle during a crash and in order to avoid personal injury to the driver, perform the following:
- Tighten the steering column lower fasteners before you tighten the steering column upper fasteners. Failure to do this can damage the steering column.
- Tighten the steering column fasteners to the specified torque. Overtightening the upper steering column fasteners could affect the steering column collapse.
CAUTION:Refer to Fastener Caution .
Steering Column Nut (1) - Install and tighten [4x] 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) @ Steering Column - Install - Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Electrical Connector (1) @ Steering Column - Install and tighten 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- {If equipped, connect the steering wheel position sensor electrical connector}.
- Install the wiring harness retaining pin at the bottom of the steering column.
Transmission shift cable (1) @ Steering Column - Connect
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster - Install - Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Left Side) , or Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Right Side)
- Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Remove the CH-42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin (1) from the steering column lower access hole.