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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2003 🢒 ION 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Steering Column Jacket Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Place the steering wheel in the straight forward position.
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  4. Remove the SIR coil module assembly. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
  5. Remove the steering column filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  6. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) lower compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  7. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .

    8. Object Number: 854962 Size: SH

    Important: Do Not remove the steering column to intermediate shaft pinch bolt.

  8. Remove the steering column mounting bolts.
  9. Support the lower column as necessary.

    10. Object Number: 854910 Size: SH
  10. Remove the jacket attaching bolts and remove the upper jacket from the steering column.

Installation Procedure

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

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

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


    Object Number: 854910 Size: SH
  3. Install the new jacket on the steering column.

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


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

    5. Tighten

    1. Tighten the RH bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the LH bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  5. Install the I/P lower compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  6. Install the steering column filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  7. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
  8. Install the SIR coil module assembly. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
  9. Install the column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  10. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  11. Road test the vehicle to verify steering operation.