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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. 
  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.
  5. Install the steering column anchor cable to the bracket stud.
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Bolts And Nuts
    G01483069Courtesy 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.
    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. 7.1 Tighten the steering column bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
    2. 7.2 Tighten the steering column nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
  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.
  11. Install the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT   . 
  12. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (DRIVER-SIDE)  in Airbag.
  13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  in Airbag.
  14. Connect the negative battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  in Battery.
    Fig 2: Installing Transaxle Shift Cable To Steering Column
    G01483070Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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