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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1999 🢒 GMC K Sierra - 4WD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle

Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle Floor Shift Sphere Joint

Tools Required

J 41688 Centering Sphere Installer Tool


    Object Number: 306322 Size: SH

    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.

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

  1. Attach the steering column support assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly with 4 new TORX® head screws (2).

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


    Object Number: 299879 Size: SH
  2. Lubricate the centering sphere (1) with lithium grease.
  3. Install the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) by using J 41688 .
  4. Place the base of J 41688 into a vise.

    5. Object Number: 299881 Size: SH
  5. Compress the centering sphere and the joint preload spring.
  6. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the clockwise direction until the arms lock in place.

    7. Object Number: 299885 Size: SH
  7. Attach the race and upper shaft assembly (1) to the centering sphere.
  8. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly (1) downward 90 degrees until the centering sphere is locked in place.

    9. Object Number: 299887 Size: SH
  9. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly and J 41688 from the vise.
  10. Disassemble J 41688 by separating the base.
  11. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly, which is now attached to the centering sphere, from J 41688 .

    12. Object Number: 299888 Size: SH
  12. Apply lithium grease to the exposed steering shaft.
  13. Align the race and upper shaft assembly to the lower shaft assembly by using the marks.
  14. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly at 90 degrees to the lower shaft assembly.
  15. Install the race and upper shaft assembly onto the lower shaft assembly.

    16. Object Number: 299889 Size: SH
  16. Install the steering column shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

    17. Object Number: 295949 Size: SH
  17. Install the steering column shaft assembly with the steering column tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly.
  18. Move the tilt lever and push the steering column tilt head assembly up towards the steering column in order to lock the steering wheel lock shoes in place.

    19. Object Number: 299893 Size: SH

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

  19. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with lithium grease.
  20. Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
  21. Stake the steering column support assembly in 3 locations around each pivot pin (1).

    22. Object Number: 343881 Size: SH
  22. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly by performing the following steps:
    23. 22.1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
    22.2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.

    Object Number: 415287 Size: SH

    Important: Be sure that the electrical contact of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) rests on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.

  23. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
  24. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).

    25. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  25. Install the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  26. Install the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  27. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.

Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift Sphere Joint

Tools Required

J 41688 Centering Sphere Installer-Tilt Steering Wheel


    Object Number: 299877 Size: SH

    Important: Replace the steering column support assembly (1) if the steering column support assembly (1) has been staked 3 times.

  1. Attach the steering column support assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly (3) with 4 TORX® head screws (2).

    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. Tighten the 4 TORX® screws.

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


    Object Number: 299879 Size: SH
  3. Lubricate the centering sphere (1) with lithium grease.
  4. Insert the centering sphere (1) and the joint preload spring (2) into J 41688 .
  5. Place the base of J 41688 into a vise.

    6. Object Number: 299881 Size: SH
  6. Compress the centering sphere and the joint preload spring.
  7. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the clockwise direction until the arms lock in place.

    8. Object Number: 299885 Size: SH
  8. Attach the race and upper shaft assembly (1) to J 41688 .
  9. Rotate the race and upper shaft assembly (1) downward 90 degrees until the centering sphere is locked in place.

    10. Object Number: 299887 Size: SH
  10. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly and J 41688 from the vise.
  11. Disassemble J 41688 by separating the base.
  12. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly, which is now attached to the centering sphere, from J 41688 .

    13. Object Number: 299888 Size: SH
  13. Apply lithium grease to the exposed steering shaft.
  14. Align the race and upper shaft assembly to the lower shaft assembly by using the marks.
  15. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly at 90 degrees to the lower shaft assembly.
  16. Install the race and upper shaft assembly onto the lower shaft assembly.

    17. Object Number: 299889 Size: SH
  17. Install the steering column shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

    18. Object Number: 322998 Size: SH
  18. Install the steering column shaft assembly with the steering column tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).
  19. Maneuver the tilt lever and push the steering column tilt head assembly (1) up towards the steering column in order to lock the steering wheel lock shoes in place.

    20. Object Number: 299893 Size: SH
  20. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with lithium grease.
  21. Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
  22. Stake the steering column support assembly in 3 locations around each pivot pin.

    23. Object Number: 343881 Size: SH
  23. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly by performing the following steps:
    24. 23.1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
    23.2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.

    Object Number: 662202 Size: SH
  24. Install the linear shift assembly onto the steering column support assembly.
  25. Secure the linear shift assembly to the steering column assembly with the 3 flat head tapping screws.
  26. Move the linear shift assembly out of the PARK position to install the lower socket tapping screw.

    27. Tighten the 3 TORX® screws.

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


    Object Number: 324919 Size: SH
  27. Put the shift lever clevis into the NEUTRAL position.
  28. Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.

    29. Object Number: 324887 Size: SH

    Important: Be sure that the electrical contact of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly rests on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.

  29. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
  30. Screw the 2 TORX® screws into the turn signal and multifunction assembly.

    31. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  31. Install the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  32. Install the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  33. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.