Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket

STEERING SHAFT, LOWER BEARING, AND JACKET REPLACEMENT (STANDARD)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE








1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in Restraint Systems.
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
SIR Caution


2. Remove the steering column jacket.
3. Remove and discard the 4 support screws (1).
4. Remove the support mounting adapter (2).








5. Remove and discard the lower spring retainer (6).
6. Remove the lower bearing spring (5).
7. Remove the lower bearing seat (4).
8. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (3).
9. Remove and discard the bearing retainer (1).
10. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column jacket.



INSTALLATION PROCEDURE







1. Install the support mounting bracket (2).
2. Lubricate the new support screws (1) with LOCTITE(R) 242, GM P/N 123455382 (Canadian P/N 10953489).
3. Install 4 new support screws (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Fastener Notice


Tighten
Tighten the screws to 8 N.m (71 lb in).







4. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column jacket assembly.
5. Install the new bearing retainer (1).

IMPORTANT: The bearing retainer must be seated correctly on the steering shaft.

6. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (3).
7. Install the lower bearing seat (4).
8. Install the lower bearing spring (5).

IMPORTANT: When installing, compress the lower bearing spring (5) to the length of 23.5 mm (0.93 inches) between the lower bearing seat (4) and the lower spring retainer (6).

9. Install the new lower spring retainer (6).
10. Install the steering column jacket.

CAUTION: SIR Inflator Module Coil Caution.
Improper routing of the wire harness assembly may damage the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. This may result in a malfunction of the coil, which may cause personal injury.

11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in Restraint Systems.