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J 41688  Centering Sphere Installer-Tilt Steering Wheel

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 TORXR head screws (2).
  2. Tighten the 4 TORX® screws. Tighten the screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
    Fig 1: Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01667382Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Lubricate the centering sphere (1) with lithium grease.
  4. Insert the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) into J 41688  .
  5. Place the base of J 41688  into a vise.
    Fig 2: Compressing The Centering Sphere & Joint Preload Spring
    G01667383Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Compress the centering sphere and the joint preload spring.
  7. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the clockwise direction until the arms lock in place.
    Fig 3: Locking Arms In Place
    G01667384Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Attach the race and the upper shaft assembly (1) to J 41688  .
  9. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly (1) downward 90 degrees until the centering sphere is locked in place.
    Fig 4: Race & Upper Shaft Assembly
    G01667385Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly and J 41688  from the vise.
  11. Disassemble J 41688  by separating the base.
  12. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly, which is not attached to the centering sphere, from J 41688  .
    Fig 5: Tilt Steering Wheel Centering Sphere Installer
    G01667386Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Apply lithium grease to the exposed steering shaft.
  14. Align the race and upper shaft assembly to the lower shaft assembly by using the marks.
  15. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly at 90 degrees to the lower shaft assembly.
  16. Install the race and upper shaft assembly onto the lower shaft assembly.
    Fig 6: Race & Upper Shaft Assembly
    G01667387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the steering column shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 7: Steering Column Shaft Assembly
    G01667388Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the steering column shaft assembly with the steering column tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).
  19. Maneuver the tilt lever 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 8: Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01667389Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with lithium grease.
    21. Fig 9: Pivot Pin
    G01667390Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
  22. Stake the steering column support assembly in 3 locations around each pivot pin.
  23. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly by performing the following steps:
    1. 23.1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
    2. 23.2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.
      Fig 10: Steering Column Bearing Assembly
      G01667391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Install the linear shift assembly onto the steering column support assembly.
  25. Secure the linear shift assembly to the steering column assembly with the 3 flat head tapping screws.
  26. Move the linear shift assembly out of the PARK position to install the lower socket tapping screw. Tighten the 3 TORX screws. Tighten the screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    Fig 11: Linear Shift Assembly
    G01667392Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Put the shift lever clevis into the NEUTRAL position.
  28. Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.
    Fig 12: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
    G01667393Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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

  29. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
  30. Screw the 2 TORX screws into the turn signal and multifunction assembly. Tighten the screws to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
  31. Install the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  32. 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)  .
  33. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
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