Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Installing Wave Washer
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  1. If necessary, install the wave washer (1).
  2. Fig 2: View Of Block Tooth Of Steering Shaft Assembly In 12 O'clock Position
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  3. Align the block tooth on the steering shaft assembly (1) to the 12 o'clock position.
  4. IMPORTANT: A new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil is pre-centered. Do not remove the centering tab from the new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil until installation is complete.
  5. If installing the existing inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, the coil must be centered first. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering in Steering Wheel and Column.
  6. Align the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (2) with the horn tower sticking through the shaft lock or cam orientation plate (1).
    Fig 3: Installing Steering Wheel Module
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  7. Slide the steering wheel module coil (2) onto the steering shaft assembly.
  8. Remove and discard the centering tab from the coil.
  9. Fig 4: Installing Retaining Ring
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