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Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
IMPORTANT: Replace the steering column support assembly (1) if the steering column support assembly (1) has been staked 3 times.
  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).

    Fig 1: Install Steering Column Support Assembly With Head Screws
    G01479830Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the steering column shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 2: Install Steering Column Shaft Assembly Into Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01479831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the steering column shaft assembly with the steering column tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).
  4. 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: Steering Column Shaft Assembly & Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01479832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
  6. Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
  7. Stake the steering column support assembly in 3 locations around each pivot pin.
    Fig 4: Install Pivot Pin
    G01479833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly by performing the following steps:
    1. 8.1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
    2. 8.2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.
      Fig 5: Install Adapter & Bearing Assembly Onto Steering Column Shaft Assembly
      G01479834Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the dual triangle sensor assembly (2) onto the steering column jacket assembly (3).
  10. Install the sensor retainer (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly (3).
  11. Install the linear shift and the automatic transmission shift lock control only. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
  12. Install the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring Replacement .
  13. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement (Floor Shift)  or Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement (Column Shift) .
  14. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  15. Enable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 .
    Fig 6: Install Sensor & Dual Triangle Sensor Assembly Onto Steering Column Jacket
    G01479835Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.