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Installation Procedure

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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: View Of TORX(R) Head Screws, Steering Column Support Assembly & Steering Column Jacket Assembly
    GM389651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Attach the steering column support assembly (2) to the steering column jacket assembly (3) with 4 TORX® head screws (1).

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

    2. Fig 2: View Of Steering Shaft Assembly, Steering Column Support Assembly & Steering Column Jacket Assembly
    GM389648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the steering shaft assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly (2).
    3. IMPORTANT: Verify that all 12 balls are present and that NO foreign debris is present in the inner race, cage, balls or outer race. The orientation of the cage MUST be as shown to install properly.
    Fig 3: Installing The Balls Into The Cage (Column Shift Standard)
    GM1565081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. If necessary, install the balls (2) into the cage (3).
  4. Install the race (1) into the ball and cage assembly.
  5. Install the race, cage and balls into the adapter and bearing assembly (2).
    Fig 4: Installing Race, Cage And Balls Into The Adapter And Bearing Assembly (Column Shift Standard)
    GM1565082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly.
    Fig 5: View Of Adapter & Bearing Assembly
    GM343881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the linear shift assembly. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
  8. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement .
  9. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
  10. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  11. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
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