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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Column Upper Support Bracket Bolts
    GM1866094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Hand tighten all steering column support bracket bolts before finalizing any torques.
  1. Install and hand tighten the steering column upper support bracket bolts (1).

    Steering column with EPS is shown, non EPS steering column is similar.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

    2. Fig 2: Steering Column Lower Support Bracket Bolt
    GM1866096Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install and hand tighten the steering column lower support bracket bolt (1).

    Steering column with EPS is shown, non EPS steering column is similar.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

    3. IMPORTANT: Failure to transfer the scribed marks if replacing the steering column may result in an off-center steering wheel.
  3. Align the scribed marks on the steering shaft coupling to the scribed marks on the steering column shaft and connect them.
    4. Fig 3: Steering Shaft Coupling Bolt
    GM1865910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the new steering shaft coupling bolt (1).

    Steering column with EPS is shown, non EPS steering column is similar.

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

    5. Fig 4: Identifying Electronic Power Steering Motor Control Module/Bracket Assembly
    GM1868380Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the electronic power steering motor control module/bracket assembly (1) and the 3 electronic power steering motor control module bracket bolts (1) if equipped with EPS.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 11.5 N.m (102 lb in)

  6. Connect any electrical connectors as needed.
    7. IMPORTANT:
    • When installing a NEW service replacement EPS column, the Saturn Service Stall (SSS) must be utilized to properly program the EPS controller contained with the EPS column.
    • Ensure the steering wheel alignment is in the 12 o'clock position.
  7. Refer to Control Module References for programming and setup information if equipped with EPS.
  8. Install the steering column upper trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement .
  9. Install the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .
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