Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2008 GMC Yukon XL, 2008 GMC Yukon, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the steering shaft upper bearing to the steering column tilt head assembly.
- Install the steering column shaft assembly.
- 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.
- 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 in 3 locations around each pivot pin.
- Install anti-rotation pin J 42640 .
- Install the following parts onto the steering column shaft assembly:
- Lubricate the steering shaft upper bearing inner race (1) with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
- The steering shaft upper bearing inner race (1)
- The steering shaft upper bearing inner race seat (2)
- The steering shaft upper bearing spring (3)
- Lubricate the turn signal switch cancel cam (4) with GM P/N 12377900 (Canadian P/N 10953529).
- The turn signal switch cancel cam (4)
- The turn signal switch cancel cam position plate (5)
- 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 .
- Install the automatic transmission control assembly. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement .
- Install the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
- Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
- Install the turn signal multifunction switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
- Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
- Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Two Mode Hybrid) or Steering Column Replacement (Non-Hybrid) .