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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Jacket & Attachment Bolts
    GM928875Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the jacket attachment bolts.
    2. Fig 2: Lower Column Shaft & Components
    GM931226Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not strike or bump the exposed shaft
  2. Remove the upper jacket.
  3. Clean the lower column shaft splines.
  4. Ensure that the upper jacket shaft splines are clean and free of debris.
  5. Use the supplied grease to apply 2 grams (0.07 oz) of grease to the column shaft splines.
  6. Ensure that the steering wheel alignment notch is in the 12 o'clock position.
  7. Carefully seat the jacket to the column housing.
  8. Install the new upper jacket onto the lower column.
    9. Fig 3: Jacket & Attachment Bolts
    GM928875Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Hand start all jacket attachment bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the jacket attachment bolts to 11 N.m (8 lb ft).

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