Steering Column Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View of Steering Column Assembly

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Secure the steering wheel utilizing a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components: The steering column The intermediate shaft The steering gear After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil. Preliminary Procedures Remove the left side instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side . Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement . Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
1	Steering Column Nut (Qty: 4) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
2	Steering Column Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed. If equipped with AN3. disconnect the automatic transmission Range Selector Cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement - Column . Transfer any parts as needed.

Callout

Component Name

CAUTION: Secure the steering wheel utilizing a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

The steering column
The intermediate shaft
The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the left side instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

Steering Column Nut (Qty: 4)

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

Steering Column

Procedure

Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
If equipped with AN3. disconnect the automatic transmission Range Selector Cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement - Column .
Transfer any parts as needed.