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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 542 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTELESCOPE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 Z

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Telescope Adapter Assembly & Screws
    GM425434Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the telescope adapter assembly (2) to the jacket assembly.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the actuator retaining screws (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the retaining screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    3. Fig 2: Telescope Actuator Assembly, Screws, Ball & Bolt
    GM515961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the telescope actuator assembly (3) to the jacket assembly.
  4. Install the actuator retaining screws (4).

    Tighten:  Tighten the retaining screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    1. Install the telescope drive ball (2).
    2. Install the telescope drive bolt (1).

      Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

    5. Fig 3: Cable Assembly & Telescope Drive Motor Assembly
    GM425430Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the cable assembly (2) to the telescope drive motor assembly (1).
    6. Fig 4: Housing Support Guide, Shoulder Bolt, Compression Spring & Retaining Ring
    GM515966Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the following items onto the jacket assembly:
    1. Housing support guide (4)
    2. Shoulder bolt (3)
    3. Compression spring (2)
    4. Retaining ring (1)
    7. Fig 5: Installing Steering Column Onto J 41352
    GM415301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the driver side knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  8. Remove J 42640 from the lower steering column trim cover.
  9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
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