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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Column Shaft
    GM1248397Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: For proper installation of the steering column, be sure the steering wheel spokes are centered diagonally and pointed downward, and that the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
  1. Place the alignment bushing onto the end of the steering column shaft.
  2. Carefully guide the steering shaft into the steering shaft coupling flange.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: Provide support for the steering column assembly until the mounting nuts are fastened. Do not let the steering column assembly hand unsupported.
  3. Install the pinch bolt into the non-threaded hole of the flange.

    Tighten:  Tighten the pinch bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

  4. Slide the alignment bushing into the steering column housing.
    5. Fig 2: Steering Column Jacket, Assembly Rear Bracket & Nuts
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  5. Install the nut for the rear bracket of the steering column jacket assembly.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

    6. Fig 3: Steering Column Assembly, Steering Shaft Flange & Nuts
    GM1248396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the nuts for the steering column jacket assembly front bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

    7. Fig 4: Ignition Switch Electrical Connection
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  7. Connect the ignition switch electrical connection.
  8. Install the key reminder switch and the key reminder switch screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  9. Install the key interlock solenoid and the key interlock solenoid screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    10. Fig 5: Air Bag Electrical Connections
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  10. Connect the air bag electrical connections.
    11. Fig 6: Installing Lower Instrument Trim Panel & Screws
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  11. Install the lower instrument trim panel screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  12. Install the turn signal switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement .
  13. Install the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement .
  14. Inspect the position of the steering system. Refer to Straight Ahead Inspection .
  15. Connect the negative battery cable.
  16. Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panels and the screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

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