Installation Procedure

2002 Chevrolet Venture PlusSECTION Installation Procedure
  1. Lubricate the inner race (1) with synthetic grease.
  2. Install the inner race (1) onto the steering shaft.
  3. Install the upper bearing inner race seat (2) onto the steering shaft.
  4. Install the upper bearing spring (3) onto the steering shaft.
  5. Lubricate the lower brass surface of the turn signal cancel cam (4) with synthetic grease.
  6. Install the turn signal cancel cam (4) onto the steering shaft.
  7. Install the shaft lock shield (5) onto the steering shaft.
    Fig 1: Steering Shaft Components
    G01827060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Compress the shaft lock shield (2) using J 23653-SIR  and J 42137. 
  9. Install the new bearing retainer (1) onto the steering shaft.
  10. Firmly seat the bearing retainer (1) into the groove on the steering shaft.
  11. Remove J 23653-SIR  and J 42137  from the steering shaft.
    Fig 2: Compressing Shaft Lock Shield Using J 23653-Sir And J 42137
    G01827061Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the wave washer (1) onto the steering shaft (2).
    Fig 3: Wave Washer
    G01827062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the SIR coil. Refer to SIR COIL ASSEMBLY .
  14. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  15. Install the inflator module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (DRIVER-SIDE) .
  16. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  17. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
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