Installation Procedure
- Perform the following procedure before installing the steering column bolts and the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt:
- Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
- Clean the threads of each bolt with denatured alcohol, or equivalent, and allow to dry.
- Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488).
- Engage the steering column (1) to the upper intermediate steering shaft.
- Position the steering column in place.
- Install the steering column bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt and nut (1) to the steering column.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
- Connect any electrical connectors as needed.
- Install the driver knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement (Right Hand Drive) or Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement (Left Hand Drive) .
- Remove anti-rotation pin J 42640 .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
.