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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the steering column to the vehicle.
  2. Install the steering column to the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  3. Remove J 42640  from the steering column.
    4. Fig 1: Steering Column
    G01827097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the steering column anchor cable to the bracket stud.
    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.
  5. LOOSELY install the steering column nuts.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  6. 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).
    7. Fig 2: Transaxle Shift Cable
    G01827098Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the transaxle shift cable to the steering column.
  8. Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
  9. Install the instrument panel left side insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT .
  10. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  11. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (DRIVER-SIDE) .
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  13. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
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