GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 1280466  Size: SH

    Notice: Do not rotate the steering wheel or move the position of the steering gear once the intermediate shaft is disconnected. This will uncenter the Inflatable Restraint coil in the steering column. If the Inflatable Restraint coil becomes uncentered, it may be damaged during vehicle operation.

  1. Turn the front wheels straight ahead.
  2. Important: Do not force.

  3. Turn the lobe of the clock spring clockwise to lock.
  4. Then turn the lobe of the clock spring counter clockwise approximately 3 turns to the neutral position, with the front of the wheels straight ahead.
  5. Properly align the pointed marks on the components of the clock spring.