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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Column & J 41352
    GM415301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the steering column from J 41352  . See Special Tools .
    2. Fig 2: View Of Upper Steering Column And Mounting Bolts
    GM305570Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the steering column in the vehicle.
  3. Insert the lower end of the steering column shaft into the intermediate steering shaft coupling. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  4. Pull the intermediate shaft seal up over the lower column in order to lock the seal into place.
  5. Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
  6. Install the transaxle casing to the shift cam ball stud.
  7. If equipped with a column shift lever, install the park/lock cable to the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    8. CAUTION: When installing the steering column to the intermediate shaft, make sure that the shaft is seated prior to pinch bolt installation. If the bolt is inserted into the coupling before shaft installation, the two mating shafts may disengage.
  8. Loosely install the upper and lower steering column fasteners.
    9. CAUTION: In order to ensure the intended function of the steering column in a vehicle during a crash and in order to avoid personal injury to the driver, perform the following:
    • Tighten the steering column lower fasteners before you tighten the steering column upper fasteners. Failure to do this can damage the steering column.
    • Tighten the steering column fasteners to the specified torque. Overtightening the upper steering column fasteners could affect the steering column collapse.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Tighten the steering column fasteners in the following sequence:

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the right side lower bolt to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the left side lower bolt to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
    3. Tighten the left side upper nut to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
    4. Tighten the right side upper nut to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

  10. Install the steering column knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left or to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  11. Install the trim panel below the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  12. Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  13. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  14. Install the SIR inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Impala) or Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Monte Carlo) in SIR.
  15. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  16. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  17. Inspect all of the steering column components for correct operation.
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