Installation Procedure
NOTE:
IMPORTANT:
If the steering column support assembly and the pivot pins have been staked 3 times, replace the pins.
- Install the 4 TORX® head screws (2) onto the steering column support assembly (1).
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Lubricate the race and upper shaft assembly with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516), then install the lower shaft assembly using the alignment marks from the disassemble procedure.
- Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
- Install the tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft assembly (3) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).Fig 4: Installing Tilt Head Assembly And Steering Shaft Assembly Into Steering Column Jacket Assembly
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IMPORTANT: If the steering column support assembly and the pivot pins have been staked 3 times they must be replaced. - 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 pivot pins (1).
- Install the adapter and bearing assembly (2) onto the steering column jacket assembly (1).
- Install the steering column seal (3) onto the adapter and bearing assembly (2).
- Install the linear shift assembly. Refer to LINEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
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CAUTION: - Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.
- Install the signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to MULTIFUNCTION, TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPLACEMENT .
- Install the shift lever assembly only. Refer to SHIFT LEVER REPLACEMENT
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Put the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
- Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT .
- Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (TILT COLUMN) or IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (STANDARD COLUMN) .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.