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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Skylark 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Standard 🢒 Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle

    Object Number: 372193 Size: SH
  1. Install the support mounting adapter.
  2. Lubricate the new support screws with LOCTITE® GM P/N 12345382 or equivalent.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the 4 support screws.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the new support 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).
  6. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (3).
  7. Install the lower bearing seat (4).
  8. Install the lower bearing spring (5).
  9. Install the new lower spring retainer (6).

    10. When installing, compress the lower bearing spring (5) to the length of 18.5 - 28.5 mm between the lower bearing seat (4) and the lower spring retainer (6).

  10. Install the steering column housing assembly. Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .