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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2006SRX 4.6 A, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMNREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING COLUMN TILT HEAD REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2006 Cadillac SRX 4.6 A, AWD

Installation Procedure

2006 Cadillac SRX 4.6 A, AWDSECTION Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Shaft

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Install the steering shaft (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
Install the lower bearing and sensor. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor or Steering Shaft Lower Bearing Replacement .

Fig 2: View Of Upper Steering Column Components

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Install the steering shaft (3) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
Install the tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft (3) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).

IMPORTANT: The steering wheel lock shoes must be resting on the bar in the steering column jacket assembly.

Align the steering column tilt head assembly with the pivot pin holes on the steering column jacket assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Pivot Pin Locations

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Lubricate the pivot pins with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 99723).
Install the 2 pivot pins into the steering column support assembly.
Stake the pins in 3 places.
Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Tilt Spring Replacement .
Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement .
Install the ignition lock cylinder case assembly. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
Install the steering column to the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.