Steering Column Replacement

Steering Column Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution:
With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

* The steering column

* The intermediate shaft(s)

* The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position and lock the steering column.

2. Remove the left side instrument panel (I/P) insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.

3. Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Acadia) Service and RepairDriver Knee Bolster Replacement (Enclave) Service and RepairDriver Knee Bolster Replacement (Traverse) Service and Repair.

4. Remove the I/P Instrument Cluster Trim Plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Replacement (Acadia) Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate ReplacementInstrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Replacement (Enclave) Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate ReplacementInstrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Replacement (Traverse) Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Replacement.

5. Remove the steering column housing cover bolts. Refer to Steering Column Housing Cover Replacement Steering Column Housing Cover Replacement.

6. Disconnect all electrical connectors as necessary.




7. If equipped, remove the steering column lower support brace bolts♦(1) and the steering column lower support brace♦(2).




8. Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt♦(1).

9. Disconnect the upper intermediate steering shaft♦(2) from the steering column. Do not pull the intermediate steering shaft lower seal♦(3) away from the body panel.




10. Remove the steering column nuts♦(2) and the steering column bolts♦(1).

11. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.

12. Transfer any parts as necessary.

Installation Procedure





Note: Hand tighten the nuts and the bolts in sequence. DO NOT apply any clamping force.

1. Install the steering column to the vehicle and start the steering column nuts♦(3, 4) and bolts♦(1, 2) by hand using the following sequence:

1. Position the steering column in the vehicle.

2. Hand start the steering column nuts♦(3, 4).

3. Hand start the steering column bolts♦(1, 2).

4. Hold the steering column flush against the I/P carrier.

5. Hand tighten steering column nut♦(3).

6. Hand tighten steering column nut♦(4).

7. Hand tighten steering column bolt♦(1).

8. Hand tighten steering column bolt♦(2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Note: Tighten the nuts and the bolts in sequence to the specification.

2. Tighten the steering column nuts♦(3, 4) and bolts♦(1, 2) in the following sequence:

1. Tighten steering column nut♦(3) to 27♦Nm (20♦lb♦ft).

2. Tighten steering column nut♦(4) to 27♦Nm (20♦lb♦ft).

3. Tighten steering column bolt♦(1) to 27♦Nm (20♦lb♦ft).

4. Tighten steering column bolt♦(2) to 27♦Nm (20♦lb♦ft).




3. Connect the intermediate steering shaft♦(2) to the steering column shaft.

4. Install the intermediate steering shaft bolt♦(1) and tighten to 22♦Nm (16♦lb♦ft).

5. Ensure the intermediate steering shaft upper seal♦(3) is seated correctly.




6. If equipped, install the steering column lower support brace♦(2) and the steering column lower support brace bolts♦(1) and tighten to 10♦Nm (89♦lb♦in).

7. Connect all electrical connectors as necessary.

8. Install the steering column housing cover bolts. Refer to Steering Column Housing Cover Replacement Steering Column Housing Cover Replacement.

9. Install the I/P Instrument Cluster Trim Plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Replacement (Acadia) Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate ReplacementInstrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Replacement (Enclave) Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate ReplacementInstrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Replacement (Traverse) Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Replacement.

10. Install the left side I/P insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.

11. If equipped with a power tilting and telescoping steering column, calibrate the telescoping steering column. Refer to Telescoping Steering Column Calibration Programming and Relearning.