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

Assembly Procedure

    Object Number: 389651 Size: SH
  1. Attach the steering column support assembly (2) to the steering column jacket assembly (3).

    2. 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.

  2. Install the 4 new torx screws (1) into the steering column support assembly (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the torx screws to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 389648 Size: SH
  3. Install the steering shaft assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).

    4. Object Number: 524142 Size: SH
  4. Install the steering wheel speed sensor to the adapter and bearing assembly.

    5. Object Number: 343881 Size: SH
  5. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) to the steering shaft assembly.

    6. Object Number: 343870 Size: SH
  6. Install the foam insulator (1) to the steering shaft assembly.

    7. Object Number: 324921 Size: SH
  7. Install the linear shift assembly onto the steering column jacket assembly.
  8. Install the 3 flat head 6-lobed socket tapping screws

    9. The linear shift assembly must be out of the PARK position in order to install the lower socket tapping screw.

    Tighten
    Tighten the flat head 6-lobed socket tapping screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 324919 Size: SH
  9. Install the electrical brake transmission system interlock actuator.
  10. Install the shift lever clevis. Put the column in the NEUTRAL position.

    11. Object Number: 324912 Size: SH
  11. Adjust the electrical brake transmission system interlock actuator.
    12. 11.1. Pull out the tab (1) on the block side (2) of the electrical brake transmission system interlock actuator.
    11.2. Press on the adjuster block (2) to disengage the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block (2) as far away from the solenoid as possible.
    11.3. Lock the adjuster block in place by pushing the tab (2) inward.
  12. Inspect the electrical brake transmission system interlock actuator.
    13. 12.1. The electrical brake transmission system interlock actuator must lock the shift lever clevis when the shift lever clevis is put into the PARK position.
    12.2. When the column is installed in the vehicle you must depress the brake pedal in orde to shift the gear shift lever out of the PARK position. The solenoid will be energized.
    12.3. Readjust the electrical brake transmission system interlock actuator if needed.

    Object Number: 324887 Size: SH
  13. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
  14. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws into the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.

    15. Tighten
    Tighten the pan head tapping screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  15. Install the lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle .