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Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

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

  1. Attach the steering column support assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly with 4 new TORX® head screws (2).

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 1: Installing TORX Head Screws (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)
    G01455197Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the steering column shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Shaft Assembly (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)
    G01455198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the steering column shaft assembly with the steering column tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly (2).
  4. 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: Installing Steering Column Shaft Assembly With Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)
    G01455199Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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

  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 (1).
    Fig 4: Fixing Each Pivot Pin Properly (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)
    G01455200Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly by performing the following steps:
    1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
    2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.
    Fig 5: Installing Adapter And Bearing Assembly (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)
    G01455201Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Be sure that the electrical contact of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) rests on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.

  9. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
  10. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

  11. Install the tilt spring only. Refer to TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT  .
  12. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (FLOOR SHIFT)  or IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (COLUMN SHIFT)  .
  13. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT  .
  14. Enable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 in SIR.
    Fig 6: Installing Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)
    G01455202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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