Steering Column Replacement - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

2-68 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt
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Steering
Steering Column Replacement
Removal Procedure
Notice: The vehicle's wheels must be in a
straight-ahead position and the key must be in a
LOCK position when removing or installing the steering
column. Failure to do so may cause the SIR coil
assembly to become uncentered and may result in
unneeded SIR system repairs.
Notice: When the steering column is removed from
the vehicle, it is extremely susceptible to damage.
Dropping the column on its end could collapse
the steering shaft or loosen plastic injections that keep
the column rigid. Leaning on the column could
cause steering column jacket to bend or dE:Jform. Any
of the above conditions could impair column
assembly's collapsible design. If the steering wheel
must be removed, use only the specified steering
wheel puller and steering whee.I puller bolts. Never
hammer on the end of the steering shaft because
hammering could loosen plastic injections that keep
the column right.
1. Remove the left instrument panel insulator.
2. Remove the instrument panel driver knee bolster
and deflector.
3. Disable the SIR system.
4. Remove the steering wheel, if the column is to be
replaced. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
5. Remove the intermediate steering shaft bol1 from
the steering gear coupling shaft and column.
6. Remove the bolts (2) that attach the cover (7) to
the dash panel.
7. Remove the cover (7) from the dash panel.
8.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
9. Remove the nuts (5) and shims (6) from the
steering column support.
10. Remove the automatic transmission park lock
cable from the ignition switch, if equipped.
11. Remove the column (3) from the vehicle.
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