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Installation Procedure

    NOTE: If a service replacement steering column is being installed, do not remove the anti-rotation pin until after the steering column has been connected to the steering gear. Removing the anti-rotation pin before the steering column is connected to the steering gear may damage the SIR coil assembly.
  1. Remove the steering column from J 41352  . See Special Tools .
  2. Install the steering column.
  3. Install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  4. Remove J 42640  from the steering column. See Special Tools .
  5. Install the steering column anchor cable to the bracket stud.
    6. Fig 1: View Of Upper Steering Column And Mounting Bolts
    GM305570Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  6. Install the steering column nuts. Do NOT tighten.
    7. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Install the steering column bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the steering column fasteners in the proper order:

    1. Tighten the steering column bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the steering column nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
    8. Fig 2: View Of Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable Retaining Clip
    GM161141Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the transaxle shift cable to the steering column.
  9. Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
  10. Install the I/P left side insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  11. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  12. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  14. Connect the negative battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
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