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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 792 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSIGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (TILT COLUMN)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Installation Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the lock bolt spring (3) into the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
Position the cutout in the lock bolt assembly (4) at the 6 o'clock position.
Install the lock bolt assembly (4) into the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
Push the lock bolt assembly (4) into the steering column tilt head assembly (5) until the lock bolt assembly is flush with the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
Align the ignition lock cylinder case (2) with the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Screw the 3 pan head tapping screws (1) into the ignition lock cylinder case (2).
Tighten

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

Fig 1: Installing Lock Bolt Spring Into Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
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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.