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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2003 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Steering Column Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Set the tires in a straight-ahead position. Center the steering wheel.
  2. Remove the SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  4. Remove the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
  5. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  6. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, remove the lock cylinder bezel.

    7. Object Number: 898184 Size: SH
  7. Remove the shroud fasteners.
  8. Remove the upper and lower shrouds.

    9. Object Number: 928835 Size: SH
  9. Depress the lock tabs on the left and right multi-function levers. Remove the multi-function levers.

    10. Object Number: 928832 Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the electrical housing electrical connectors.

    11. Object Number: 944454 Size: SH
  11. Disengage the retaining tabs on the park lock cable assembly. Remove the assembly from the ignition module.
  12. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.

    13. Object Number: 928840 Size: SH
  13. Remove the lock housing bolts.

    14. Object Number: 931160 Size: SH
  14. Remove the lock housing. Slide the bracket from the column.

    15. Object Number: 939650 Size: SH
  15. Remove the knee bolster bolts. Unsnap the knee bolster.

    16. Object Number: 928850 Size: SH
  16. Disconnect the electric power steering (EPS) electrical connectors from the EPS controller.

    17. Object Number: 928861 Size: SH
  17. Remove the lower column mounting bolt.

    18. Object Number: 928855 Size: SH

    Notice: Rotating steering wheel while it is disconnected from the steering gear may cause damage to SIR coil.

    Important: If you are installing the removed column, index mark the column to the I-shaft connection for reassembly alignment.

  18. Remove and discard the column to I-shaft bolt.

    19. Object Number: 928844 Size: SH
  19. Remove the upper column attachment bolts.
  20. Remove the steering column.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 928855 Size: SH

    Important: 

       • When installing a NEW service replacement EPS column, the Saturn Service Stall (SSS) must be utilized to properly program the EPS controller contained with the column.
       • Ensure the steering wheel alignment is in the 12 o'clock position.

  1. Position the column into the vehicle and insert I-shaft onto the lower column. Install a new I-shaft bolt and tighten. Align index marks as re-installing removed column.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the I-shaft bolt to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).


    Object Number: 928844 Size: SH
  2. Hand start the upper column mounting bolts.

    3. Object Number: 928861 Size: SH
  3. Install the lower column through-bolt. Hand tighten until snug.
  4. Pre-assemble the lock housing and multi-function lever bracket. Hand tighten the bolts leaving approximately 3.2 mm (1/8 in) gap at both bolts.

    5. Object Number: 931160 Size: SH

    Important: Ensure the lock tab fully engages into slot in column.

  5. Slide the bracket onto the column.
  6. Hand tighten the lower lock housing bolt until snug.

    7. Object Number: 928840 Size: SH
  7. Hand tighten the upper lock housing bolt until snug.
  8. Tighten the lower lock housing bolt.

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

  9. Tighten the upper lock housing bolt.

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


    Object Number: 928844 Size: SH
  10. Secure the left side upper column mounting bolt.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the left side upper column mounting bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 928861 Size: SH
  11. Secure the lower column mounting bolt.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the lower column mounting bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1537977 Size: SH
  12. Operate column through range of motion before securing the final bolt.
    13. 12.1. Release rake/tilt lever (1).
    12.2. Move column up and down 3 times.
    12.3. Set column in UP position.
    12.4. Secure rake/tilt lever (1).

    Object Number: 928844 Size: SH
  13. Secure the right side upper column mounting bolt.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the right side upper column mounting bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  14. Install the ignition housing electrical connectors.

    15. Object Number: 944454 Size: SH

    Important: Ensure both locking tabs are properly seated.

  15. Align and install the park lock cables onto ignition module by snapping into place.

    16. Object Number: 928835 Size: SH
  16. Install the multi-function levers.

    17. Object Number: 928850 Size: SH
  17. Install EPS electrical connectors to EPS controller.

    18. Object Number: 928832 Size: SH
  18. Install the electrical housing electrical connectors.

    19. Object Number: 898184 Size: SH
  19. Install the upper and lower shrouds, install screws, and tighten.

    20. Tighten
    Tighten the shroud screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  20. Install the lock cylinder bezel (snap fit).

    21. Object Number: 939650 Size: SH
  21. Press in knee bolster and install the bolts.

    22. Tighten
    Tighten the knee bolster bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  22. Install the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
  23. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  24. Install the SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  25. Test drive the vehicle. Inspect for proper steering operation.
  26. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.