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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 HHR 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Steering Column Jacket Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .
  2. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 854962 Size: SH
  3. Remove the steering column mounting bolts.
  4. Support the lower steering column as needed.

    5. Object Number: 854910 Size: SH
  5. Remove the steering column jacket bolts and slide the steering column jacket off the steering column shaft.

Installation Procedure

    Important: The steering column shaft splines must be free of dirt and debris.

  1. Clean the steering column shaft splines
  2. Use the supplied grease to apply 2 grams (0.07 oz) of grease to the steering column shaft splines.

    3. Object Number: 854910 Size: SH
  3. Slide the steering column jacket over the steering column shaft and into place.

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

  4. Install the steering column jacket bolts.

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


    Object Number: 854962 Size: SH
  5. Install the steering column mounting bolts.

    6. Tighten

    1. Tighten the right steering column mounting bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the left steering column mounting bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  6. Install the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .
  7. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .