Steering Column Jacket Replacement for Saturn VUE - AWD 2005

1. Place the steering wheel in the straight forward position.
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
3. Remove the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
5. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.



6. Remove the steering column upper mounting bolts.



7. Remove the steering column rear pivot bolt.

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

8. Support the lower column as necessary.



9. Remove the jacket attaching bolts and remove the upper jacket from the steering column.

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.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




3. Install the new jacket on the steering column.

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




4. Hand tighten the upper column mounting bolts.



5. Install the lower column-through bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).




6. Tighten the upper column mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in)

7. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
8. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
9. Install the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
10. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
11. Road test the vehicle. Verify proper steering operation.