Installation Procedure
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- 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).
- Install the upper bearing assembly.
- Install the steering column shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
- 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.
- Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
- 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).
- If necessary, install the balls (2) into the cage (3).
- Install the race (1) into the ball and cage assembly.
- Install the race, cage and balls into the adapter and bearing assembly (2).
- Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly by performing the following steps:
- Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
- Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.
- 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: Tighten the screws to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
- Install the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring Replacement .
- Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
- Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
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.
Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Shaft Assembly Into The Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)
Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Shaft Assembly Into The Steering Column Support Assembly (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)
IMPORTANT:
Replace the steering column support assembly if the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times.
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.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure that the electrical contact of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) rests on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.
Fig 9: Installing Turn Signal And Multifunction Switch Assembly Onto The Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)