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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the steering column in the vehicle.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Steering Column
    GM854962Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Start the steering column lower and upper support bracket bolts.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Tighten the steering column upper and lower support bracket bolts using the following order:

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the steering column lower support bracket bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the right side steering column upper support bracket bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    3. Tighten the left side steering column upper support bracket bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    4. IMPORTANT: Failure to align the scribed mark on the old or new steering column may result in an off-center steering wheel. Ensure that the correct divot on the steering column is aligned with the scribe mark made previously.
  4. Align the scribed mark on the intermediate steering shaft to the correct divot on the steering column shaft.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt And Column
    GM854769Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column shaft.
  6. Install a new intermediate steering shaft bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

  7. Connect any electrical connectors as needed.
  8. Install the steering column opening filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement .
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