Steering Column Replacement

Fig 1: Steering Column

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning . WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . 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 steering shaft coupling The intermediate shaft(s) 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 SIR Disabling and Enabling If replacing the steering column, verify the front wheels are in the straight ahead position and LOCK the steering column using the lock pin from the NEW steering column. If removing and reinstalling the steering column, verify the front wheels are in the straight ahead position and SECURE the steering column as best as possible to prevent any rotation of the steering column shaft and steering wheel. Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side Place match marks on the steering column shaft and the intermediate steering shaft. Intermediate Steering Shaft@Steering Column - Separate - Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
1	Steering Column Nut (Qty: 4) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2	Steering Column CAUTION: Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column assembly on the end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column assembly could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the columns collapsible design. Do NOT hammer on the end of the shaft, because hammering could loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. If you need to remove the steering wheel, refer to the Steering Wheel Replacement procedure in this section. Procedure Disconnect the electrical connectors. If replacing the steering column, copy the match marks from the OLD steering column to the NEW steering column. If replacing the steering column, transfer components as necessary. Center the steering angle sensor. Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Centering

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

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 steering shaft coupling
The intermediate shaft(s)

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

SIR Disabling and Enabling
If replacing the steering column, verify the front wheels are in the straight ahead position and LOCK the steering column using the lock pin from the NEW steering column.
If removing and reinstalling the steering column, verify the front wheels are in the straight ahead position and SECURE the steering column as best as possible to prevent any rotation of the steering column shaft and steering wheel.
Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side
Place match marks on the steering column shaft and the intermediate steering shaft.
Intermediate Steering Shaft@Steering Column - Separate - Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Steering Column Nut (Qty: 4)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
22 N.m (16 lb ft)

Steering Column

CAUTION:

Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column assembly on the end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column assembly could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the columns collapsible design. Do NOT hammer on the end of the shaft, because hammering could loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. If you need to remove the steering wheel, refer to the Steering Wheel Replacement procedure in this section.

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connectors.
If replacing the steering column, copy the match marks from the OLD steering column to the NEW steering column.
If replacing the steering column, transfer components as necessary.
Center the steering angle sensor. Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Centering