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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 5 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSIR COIL ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8
Sir Coil Assembly: Installation
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Installation
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- Ensure coil assembly hub and steering shaft are centered. Coil assembly will become uncentered if column is separated from steering gear and is allowed to rotate, or if centering spring is depressed, allowing hub to rotate while coil assembly is removed from column. To center coil assembly, see CENTERING COIL ASSEMBLY under ADJUSTMENTS..
- Ensure front wheels are in straight ahead position. Turn ignition to LOCK position. Install wave washer. To install coil assembly, align coil assembly with horn tower and slide onto shaft. Install retaining ring securely in groove on shaft. Route lower coil wire along steering column jacket assembly. See Fig 1 .
- Install wire straps to steering column wire harness. Position shift and multifunction lever seal to allow installation of column shrouds. Install upper column shroud and steering lock cylinder set. Install lower column shroud. Tighten upper column cover fasteners to 13 INCH lbs. (1.5 N.m) and lower column cover fasteners to 53 INCH lbs. (6 N.m). Install shift and multi-function lever seals. Raise or install steering column to vehicle.
- Install steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL . Install driver-side air bag module. See AIR BAG MODULES . Activate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Check system for proper operation. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
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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.