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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Upper Bearing Assembly
    GM1562300Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the steering shaft upper bearing to the steering column tilt head assembly.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Steering Column & Tilt Head Assembly
    GM1730627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the steering column shaft assembly.
  3. Maneuver and push the steering column tilt head assembly (1) towards the steering column in order to lock the steering wheel lock shoes in place.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Pivot Pins At Steering Column Assembly
    GM299893Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
  5. Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
  6. Stake the steering column in 3 locations around each pivot pin.
  7. Install anti-rotation pin J 42640  .
    8. Fig 4: Steering Shaft Assembly (Tilt Column)
    GM664265Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the following parts onto the steering column shaft assembly:
    1. Lubricate the steering shaft upper bearing inner race (1) with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
    2. The steering shaft upper bearing inner race (1)
    3. The steering shaft upper bearing inner race seat (2)
    4. The steering shaft upper bearing spring (3)
    5. Lubricate the turn signal switch cancel cam (4) with GM P/N 12377900 (Canadian P/N 10953529).
    6. The turn signal switch cancel cam (4)
    7. The turn signal switch cancel cam position plate (5)
    9. Fig 5: Compressing Cam Orientation Plate Using J 23653-SIR & J 42137
    GM338052Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the new steering shaft lock plate retaining ring onto the steering shaft using compressor J 23653-SIR  and adapter J 42137  . See Special Tools .
  10. Install the automatic transmission control assembly. Refer to Automatic Transmission Control Replacement .
  11. Install the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
  12. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
  13. Install the turn signal multifunction switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
  14. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
  15. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
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