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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Steering Column Onto J 41352
    GM415301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the steering column from J 41352  .
    2. Fig 2: View Of Upper Steering Column And Mounting Bolts
    GM305570Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the steering column.
  3. Insert the lower end of the steering column shaft into the intermediate steering shaft coupling.
  4. Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
  5. Tighten the electrical connector bolt in order to draw the two halves of the electrical connectors together.
  6. Install the shift indicator cable.
  7. Install the transaxle casing to the shift cam ball stud.
  8. Install the column bracket to the park lock cable.
  9. Install the A/T range selector cable end to the shift cam.
  10. Install the A/T control indicator adjuster.
    11. CAUTION: When installing the steering column to the intermediate shaft, make sure that the shaft is seated prior to pinch bolt installation. If the bolt is inserted into the coupling before shaft installation, the two mating shafts may disengage.
    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.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  11. Loosely install the bolts to the upper and the lower steering column.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the right side lower bolt to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the left side lower bolt to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
    3. Tighten the left side upper bolt to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
    4. Tighten the right side upper bolt to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

  12. Install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  13. Pull the intermediate steering shaft seal up over the lower column in order to lock the seal into place.
  14. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  15. Install the trim panel below the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  16. Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  17. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  18. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  19. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  20. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  21. Inspect all of the column components for the correct operation.
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