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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Antilock Brake System 🢒 Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle

    Object Number: 299888 Size: SH
  1. Apply lithium grease to the race and upper shaft assembly.
  2. Align the marks on the race and upper shaft assembly with the lower shaft assembly marks you made from the disassemble procedure.
  3. Install the lower shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly.

    4. Object Number: 420256 Size: SH
  4. Install the cable support bracket.

    5. 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.

  5. Lubricate the 3 flat head screws with LOCTITE®.

    6. Install the 3 flat head screws.

    Tighten
    Tighten the 3 flat head screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 420222 Size: SH
  6. If no sensor assembly is present, perform the following steps:
    7. 6.1. Install the boot seal (1).
    6.2. Install the sensor retainer (2).
    6.3. Install the steering shaft seal (3).
    6.4. Install the boot (4).

    Object Number: 420221 Size: SH
  7. If a sensor assembly is present, perform the following steps:
    8. 7.1. Install the sensor steer assembly (1).

    The sensor steer assembly must be aligned to the 9 o'clock position.

    7.2. Install the sensor locator (2).
    7.3. Install the sensor retainer (3).
    7.4. Install the steering shaft seal (4).
    7.5. Install the boot (5).

    Object Number: 516127 Size: SH
  8. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

    9. Object Number: 420224 Size: SH
  9. Install the tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft (3) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).

    10. Object Number: 420225 Size: SH

    Important: Replace the steering column support assembly if the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times.

  10. Lubricate the pivot pins with synthetic grease.

    11. Install the 2 pivot pins onto the steering column support assembly. Stake the pins in 3 places.

  11. Install the linear shift assembly and the automatic transmission shift lock control only. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle
  12. Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle
  13. Install the turn signal and multifunctions switch assembly only. Refer to Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle
  14. Install the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle