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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the upper intermediate steering shaft to the steering column.
  2. Remove the steering column from J 41352  .
    Fig 1: Installing Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft To Steering Column
    G01467491Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the steering column.
    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.
  4. Install the retaining nuts that secure the steering column to the steering column toe plate.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the retaining nuts that secure the steering column to the upper support bracket.

    Tighten 

    1. 5.1. Tighten the toe plate retaining nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
    2. 5.2. Tighten the upper support bracket retaining nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
    Fig 2: Steering Column
    G01467492Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 3: Connecting Bulkhead Connector
    G01467493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 4: Unlocking Steering Column
    G01467494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 5: Shift Lever Assembly
    G01467495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.


NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Important:  Replace the steering column support assembly (1) and the pivot pins if the steering column support assembly (1) and the pivot pins have been staked 3 times.

  1. Attach the steering column support assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly (3) with the 4 TORX® head screws (2).

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Support Assembly Into Steering Column Jacket Assembly
    G01467505Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Lubricate the centering sphere (1) with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
  3. Insert the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) into J 41688  .
  4. Place the base of J 41688  into a vise.
    Fig 2: Inserting Centering Sphere & Joint Preload Spring Into SST (J41688)
    G01467506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Compress the centering sphere and the joint preload spring.
  6. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the clockwise direction until the arms lock in place.
    Fig 3: Rotating Driver 90 Degrees In Clockwise Direction Until Arms Lock In Place
    G01467507Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Attach the race and upper shaft assembly (1) to J 41688  .
  8. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly (1) downward 90 degrees until the centering sphere is locked in place.
    Fig 4: Rotating Race & Upper Shaft Assembly Downward 90 Degrees Until Centering Sphere Is Locked In Place
    G01467508Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly and J 41688  from the vise.
  10. Disassemble J 41688  by separating the base.
  11. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly, which is now attached to the centering sphere, from J 41688  .
    Fig 5: Removing Race & Upper Shaft Assembly & SST (J41688) From Vise
    G01467509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Lubricate the exposed steering shaft with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
  13. Align the lower steering shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly by using the marks.
  14. Tilt the lower steering shaft assembly at 90 degrees to the race and upper shaft assembly.
  15. Install the lower steering shaft assembly onto the race and upper shaft assembly.
    Fig 6: Installing Lower Steering Shaft Assembly Onto Race & Upper Shaft Assembly
    G01467510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 7: Installing Steering Shaft Assembly Into Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01467511Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the steering shaft assembly with the tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).
  18. Maneuver the tilt lever and push the tilt head assembly (1) up towards the steering column in order to lock the steering wheel lock shoes in place.
    Fig 8: Installing Steering Shaft Assembly With Tilt Head Assembly Into Steering Column Jacket Assembly
    G01467512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
  20. Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the tilt head assembly.
  21. Stake the steering column support assembly in the 3 locations around each pivot pin.
    Fig 9: Installing Pivot Pin Into Tilt Head Assembly
    G01467513Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly by performing the following procedure:
    1. 22.1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
    2. 22.2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.
  23. Install the shaft seal retainer (2) onto the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
    1. 23.1. Align the slots of the shaft seal retainer (2) to the ribs of the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
    2. 23.2. Push the shaft seal retainer (2) onto the steering shaft assembly so that the retainer (2) contacts the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  24. Install the steering shaft seal (3) onto the steering shaft assembly.
  25. Install the inner boot seal (4) onto the steering shaft assembly.
    Fig 10: Installing Adapter & Bearing Assembly Onto Steering Column Jacket Assembly
    G01467514Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Install the linear shift assembly onto the steering column support assembly.
  27. Secure the linear shift assembly with the 3 flat head tapping screws.

    Move the linear shift assembly out of the PARK position to install the lower socket tapping screw.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the tapping screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    Fig 11: Installing Linear Shift Assembly Onto Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01467515Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Install the A/T shift lock control.
  29. Put the shift lever clevis into the NEUTRAL position.
    Fig 12: A/T Shift Lock Control
    G01467516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Adjust the A/T shift lock control by performing the following steps:
    1. 30.1. Pull out the tab (1) on the adjuster block (2) side of the A/T shift lock control.
    2. 30.2. Press on the adjuster block (2) to compress the internal adjuster spring which disengages the adjuster teeth.
    3. 30.3. Slide the adjuster block (2) as far away from the solenoid as possible.
    4. 30.4. Push inward on the tab (1) in order to lock the adjuster block (2) in place.
    Fig 13: Adjusting A/T Shift Lock Control
    G01467517Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 14: Shift Lever Assembly
    G01467518Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).
  32. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).
    Fig 15: Removing Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly
    G01467519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  33. Remove the inner boot seal (4).
  34. Remove the steering shaft seal (3) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  35. Remove the shaft seal retainer (2) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  36. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
    Fig 16: Removing Adapter & Bearing Assembly From Steering Shaft Assembly
    G01467520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  37. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using J 21854-01  .
    Fig 17: Removing Pivot Pins From Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01467521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  38. Install the tilt lever into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
  39. Pull back on the tilt lever and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
  40. Remove the tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft assembly from the steering column support assembly (2).
  41. Remove the tilt lever.
    Fig 18: Removing Tilt Head Assembly & Steering Shaft Assembly From Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01467522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  42. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 19: Removing Steering Shaft Assembly From Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01467523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Mark the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly before disassembly. Failure to assemble the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly correctly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

  43. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly (1) 90 degrees to the lower shaft assembly (2).
  44. Disengage the race and upper shaft assembly (1) from the lower shaft assembly (2).
    Fig 20: Disengaging Race & Upper Shaft Assembly From Lower Shaft Assembly
    G01467524Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  45. Insert the race and upper shaft assembly (1) into J 41688  .
  46. Insert J 41688  into a vise.
  47. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction in order to disengage the centering sphere from the race and upper shaft assembly.
  48. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly from J 41688  .
  49. Remove the shaft preload spring and the centering sphere from J 41688  .
  50. If necessary, discard the old centering sphere and the old shaft preload spring.
    Fig 21: Rotating Driver 90 Degrees Counterclockwise For Removing Centering Sphere From Race & Upper Shaft Assembly
    G01467525Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  51. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
  52. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws.
  53. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.
    Fig 22: Removing Steering Column Support Assembly From Steering Column Jacket Assembly
    G01467526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.


NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Important:  Replace the steering column support assembly and the pivot pins if the steering column support assembly and the pivot pins have been staked 3 times.

  1. Attach the steering column support assembly (1) to the jacket assembly with 4 NEW TORX® head screws (2).

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Support Assembly To Jacket Assembly
    G01467527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Lubricate the centering sphere (1) with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
  3. Install the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) by using J 41688  .
  4. Place the base of J 41688  into a vise.
    Fig 2: Installing Centering Sphere & Joint Preload Spring Into Vise
    G01467528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Compress the centering sphere and the joint preload spring.
  6. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the clockwise direction until the arms lock in place.
    Fig 3: Rotating Driver 90 Degrees In Clockwise Direction Until Arms Lock In Place
    G01467529Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Attach the race and upper shaft assembly (1) to the centering sphere.
  8. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly (1) downward 90 degrees until the centering sphere is locked in place.
    Fig 4: Rotating Race & Upper Shaft Assembly Downward 90 Degrees Until Centering Sphere Is Locked In Place
    G01467530Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly and J 41688  from the vise.
  10. Disassemble J 41688  by separating the base.
  11. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly, which is now attached to the centering sphere, from J 41688  .
    Fig 5: Removing Race & Upper Shaft Assembly From Vise
    G01467531Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Lubricate the exposed steering shaft with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
  13. Align the lower steering shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly by using the marks.
  14. Tilt the lower steering shaft assembly at 90 degrees to the race and upper shaft assembly.
  15. Install the lower steering shaft assembly onto the race and upper shaft assembly.
    Fig 6: Installing Lower Steering Shaft Assembly Onto Race & Upper Shaft Assembly
    G01467532Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 7: Installing Steering Shaft Assembly Into Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01467533Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly.
  18. Move the tilt lever and push the tilt head assembly up towards the steering column in order to lock the steering wheel lock shoes in place.
    Fig 8: Installing Tilt Head Assembly Into Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01467534Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
  20. Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the tilt head assembly.
  21. Stake the steering column support assembly in the 3 locations around each pivot pin (1).
    Fig 9: Installing Pivot Pin Into Tilt Head Assembly
    G01467535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly by performing the following steps:
    1. 22.1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
    2. 22.2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.
  23. Install the shaft seal retainer (2) onto the adapter and bearing assembly (1):
    1. 23.1. Align the slots of the shaft seal retainer (2) to the ribs of the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
    2. 23.2. Push the shaft seal retainer (2) onto the steering shaft assembly so that the shaft seal retainer (2) contacts the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
    Fig 10: Installing Adapter & Bearing Assembly Onto Steering Column Jacket Assembly
    G01467536Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 11: Turn Signal & Malfunction Switch Assembly
    G01467537Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 12: Turn Signal & Malfunction Switch Assembly
    G01467538Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not use excessive force when removing the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column. Using excessive force may cause damage to the automatic transmission shift lock control and/or the steering column.
  24. Remove the A/T shift lock control in the following way:
    1. 7.1. Put the shift lever clevis into the NEUTRAL position.
    2. 7.2. Use a small screwdriver to pry the A/T shift lock control away from the steering column jacket assembly and the cable shift cam assembly.
    Fig 13: A/T Shift Lock Control
    G01467539Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the 3 flat head tapping screws from the linear shift assembly.

    Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column support assembly.

    Fig 14: Removing Linear Shift Assembly From Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01467540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the inner boot seal (4).
  27. Remove the steering shaft seal (3) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  28. Remove the shaft seal retainer (2) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  29. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
    Fig 15: Removing Adapter & Bearing Assembly From Steering Shaft Assembly
    G01467541Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Remove the steering shaft assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).
    Fig 16: Removing Steering Shaft Assembly From Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01467542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (1) from the support assembly (2).
  32. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws (1).
  33. Remove the support assembly (2) from the jacket assembly (3).
    Fig 17: Removing Support Assembly From Jacket Assembly
    G01467543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.


NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Attach the steering column support assembly (2) to the steering column jacket assembly (3) with the 4 TORX® head screws (1).

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Support Assembly To Steering Column Jacket Assembly
    G01467544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the steering shaft assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly (2).
    Fig 2: Installing Steering Shaft Assembly Into Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01467545Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the jacket assembly by performing the following procedure:
    1. 3.1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the jacket assembly.
    2. 3.2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.
  4. Install the shaft seal retainer (2) onto the adapter and bearing assembly (1):
    1. 4.1. Align the slots of the shaft seal retainer (2) to the ribs of the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
    2. 4.2. Push the shaft seal retainer (2) onto the steering shaft assembly.
    Fig 3: Installing Adapter & Bearing Assembly Onto Jacket Assembly
    G01467546Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the steering shaft seal (3) onto the steering shaft assembly.
  6. Install the inner boot seal (4) onto the steering shaft assembly.
  7. Install the linear shift assembly onto the steering column support assembly.
  8. Secure the linear shift assembly to the steering column support assembly with the 3 flat head tapping screws.

    Move the linear shift assembly out of the PARK position to install the lower socket tapping screw.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the tapping screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    Fig 4: Installing Linear Shift Assembly Onto Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01467547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 5: A/T Shift Lock Control
    G01467548Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 6: Adjusting A/T Shift Lock Control
    G01467549Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Adjust the A/T shift lock control by performing the following procedure:
    1. 11.1. Pull out the tab (1) on the adjuster block side (2) of the A/T shift lock control.
    2. 11.2. Press on the adjuster block (2) to compress the internal adjuster spring which disengages the adjuster teeth.
    3. 11.3. Slide the adjuster block (2) as far away from the solenoid as possible.
    4. 11.4. Push inward on the tab (1) in order to lock the adjuster block in place.
  10. Inspect the A/T shift lock control for the following conditions:
    1. 12.1. The A/T shift lock control must lock the shift lever clevis when the shift lever clevis is put into the PARK position.

      Once the steering column is installed in the vehicle, the gear shift lever must remain in the PARK position unless the brake pedal is depressed.

    2. 12.2. The solenoid will be energized.
  11. Readjust the A/T shift lock control if needed.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR INFLATOR MODULE COIL CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

    Important: Rest the electrical contact of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.

  12. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly onto the steering column housing assembly.
  13. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws into the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the screws to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
  14. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (FLOOR SHIFT)  or IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (COLUMN SHIFT) .
  15. Install the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT .
  16. Install the shift lever assembly. Refer to SHIFT LEVER REPLACEMENT .
  17. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
Fig 7: Installing Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly Onto Steering Column Housing Assembly
G01467550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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