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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2002 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle

    Object Number: 569762 Size: SH
  1. Install the steering column trim cover (2) to the steering column jacket assembly (1).

    2. Object Number: 569763 Size: SH
  2. Install the steering column housing support assembly (2).

    3. 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.

  3. Install the 4 hexagon washer head tapping screws (3) to the steering column housing assembly (2).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the 4 hexagon washer head tapping screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  4. Install the ignition switch assembly. Refer to Ignition Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

    5. Object Number: 306318 Size: SH
  5. Lubricate the exposed area of the race and upper shaft assembly (1).

    6. Important: Use the marks on the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly from the disassembly procedure. Failure to assemble the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly correctly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

  6. Align the mark on the race and upper shaft assembly (1) to the mark on the lower steering shaft assembly (2).
  7. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly (1) 90 degrees to the lower steering shaft assembly (2) to engage.

    8. Object Number: 343889 Size: SH
  8. Install the steering shaft assembly to the steering column.

    9. Object Number: 569761 Size: SH
  9. Install the following 4 items to the steering column jacket assembly:
    10. 9.1. Install the lower bearing adapter (4).
    9.2. Install the bearing assembly (3).
    9.3. Install the bearing adapter retainer (2).
    9.4. Install the lower bearing adapter clip (1).
  10. Install the windshield wiper and washer switch assembly only. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  11. Install the steering column jacket. Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  12. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.