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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Shaft
    GM667564Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the steering shaft (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Upper Steering Column Components
    GM420224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the steering shaft (3) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
  3. Install the tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft (3) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).
    4. IMPORTANT: The steering wheel lock shoes teeth must be resting on the bar in the steering column jacket assembly.
  4. Align the steering column tilt head assembly with the pivot pin holes on the steering column jacket assembly.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Pivot Pin Locations
    GM420225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Lubricate the pivot pins with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).

    Install the 2 pivot pins into the steering column support assembly.

  6. Stake the pins in 3 places.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Steering Wheel Position Sensor
    GM245335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. If reusing the existing steering wheel position sensor, verify the type of sensor you have before installing. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering.
  8. Install the steering wheel position sensor into the adapter and bearing assembly.
  9. Install the adapter and bearing assembly into the steering column jacket.
    1. Align the notches on the adapter and bearing assembly and the steering column jacket.
      2. IMPORTANT: Do not apply force to the steering wheel position sensor and the adapter and bearing assembly in a sideways direction.
    2. Seat the adapter and bearing assembly into the steering column jacket.
  10. Connect the steering wheel position sensor connector.
  11. Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Tilt Spring Replacement .
  12. Install the turn signal switch housing only. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Switch Housing Replacement .
  13. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement .
  14. Install the windshield washer wiper switch assembly. Refer to Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement
  15. Install the steering column to the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  16. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
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