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Installation Procedure

NOTE:
IMPORTANT: If the steering column support assembly and the pivot pins have been staked 3 times, replace the pins.
  1. 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).

    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01646137Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. 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.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lubrication Point Of Race And Upper Shaft Assembly
    G01646138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 3: Installing Steering Shaft Assembly Into Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
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  4. 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
    G01646140Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: If the steering column support assembly and the pivot pins have been staked 3 times they must be replaced.
    Fig 5: Installing Pivot Pin Into Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01646141Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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 pivot pins (1).
  8. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (2) onto the steering column jacket assembly (1).
  9. Install the steering column seal (3) onto the adapter and bearing assembly (2).
  10. Install the linear shift assembly. Refer to LINEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 6: Installing Adapter And Bearing Assembly Onto Steering Column Jacket Assembly
    G01646142Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    Fig 7: Installing Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
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  11. Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.
  12. Install the signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to MULTIFUNCTION, TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPLACEMENT  .
  13. Install the shift lever assembly only. Refer to SHIFT LEVER REPLACEMENT  .

    Put the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.

  14. Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT  .
  15. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (TILT COLUMN)  or IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (STANDARD COLUMN)  .
  16. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.