Steering Column Replacement

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Fig 1: View of Steering Column Assembly & Nuts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or 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(s) The steering gear After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center 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:

With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or 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(s)
The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center 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.