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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 697 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Installation Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Remove the steering column from J 41352. 
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Column From J 41352
    G01419238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the steering column assembly (2) into the vehicle and insert the lower steering shaft assembly into the upper coupling of the intermediate shaft.
    Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Assembly Components
    G01419239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the cross car locating bushing (1) on the right hand mounting stud.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the upper steering column bracket nuts to the upper reinforcement assembly (3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 24 N.m (17 lb ft).

  5. Install the nuts to the lower steering column support plate (1).
    Fig 3: Installing Nuts To Lower Steering Column Support Plate
    G01419240Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 24 N.m (17 lb ft).

  6. Turn the steering wheel far enough to the left to gain access to the upper coupling of the intermediate shaft.
  7. Install the upper coupling bolt.
    Fig 4: Installing Upper Coupling Bolt
    G01419241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

  8. Connect all the electrical connectors to the I/P wiring harness.
  9. Remove J 42640  from the steering column.
  10. Install the driver knee bolster bracket (1). Refer to BRACKET REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER (DRIVER) or BRACKET REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER (DRIVER OUTER) or BRACKET REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER (PASSENGER) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    Fig 5: Installing Driver Knee Bolster Bracket
    G01419242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
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