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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Steering Column Jacket Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Place the vehicle in the straight forward position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  4. Remove the column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  5. Remove the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
  6. Remove the left closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.
  7. Remove the knee bolster screws. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.
  8. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .

    9. Object Number: 928844 Size: SH

    Important: Do Not remove the steering column to intermediate steering shaft pinch bolt.

  9. Remove the upper column attachment bolts.

    10. Object Number: 931226 Size: SH

    Important: Do not strike or bump the exposed shaft.

  10. Remove the upper jacket attachment bolts and remove the jacket.

Installation Procedure
  1. Clean the lower column shaft splines.
  2. Ensure the upper jacket shaft splines are clean and free of debris.
  3. Use the supplied grease to apply 2 grams (0.07 ounces) of grease to the column shaft splines.
  4. Ensure that the steering wheel alignment notch is in the 12 o'clock position.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the jacket to the column housing.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).


    Object Number: 928844 Size: SH
  6. Install the upper column attachment bolts.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  7. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
  8. Install the left closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.
  9. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.
  10. Install the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
  11. Install the column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  12. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  14. Road test the vehicle to verify steering operation.