Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: Replace the steering column support assembly if the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times.

Attach the steering column support assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly with 4 new TORX head screws (2). Tighten the screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

Fig 1: Steering Column Support Assembly
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Install the steering column shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

Fig 2: Steering Column Shaft Assembly
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Install the steering column shaft assembly with the steering column tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly (2).
Move the tilt knob and push the steering column tilt head assembly up towards the steering column in order to lock the steering wheel lock shoes in place.

Fig 3: Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly & Steering Column Support Assembly
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Important: Replace the steering column support assembly if the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times.
Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with lithium grease.
Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
Stake the steering column support assembly in 3 locations around each pivot pin (1).

Fig 4: Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly Pivot Pins
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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: Steering Column Bearing Assembly
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Important: Be sure that the electrical contact of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) rests on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.
Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2). Tighten the screws to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
Install the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
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 6: Electronic Lock Module Assembly
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Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .