Steering Column Replacement. Chevrolet Joy 2008

For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disable the SIR system, if equipped. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
3. Remove the turn signal switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
4. Remove the wiper switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
5. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
6. Place match marks on the intermediate shaft and the steering column shaft.
7. Remove the intermediate shaft upper pinch bolt (1).
8. Remove the steering column lower nuts (1, 2).
9. Remove the steering column upper nuts (1) and washers.
10. Remove the steering column.

### Installation Procedure

1. Position the steering column in the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Important: Align the match-mark on the intermediate shaft and the steering column shaft.

2. Install the steering column upper nuts (1) and washers.

Tighten
Tighten the upper nuts to 17.5 N·m (12.91 lb ft).

3. Install the steering column lower nuts (1, 2).

Tighten
Tighten the lower nuts to 17.5 N·m (12.91 lb ft).

4. Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the pinch bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

5. Install the lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
6. Install the wiper switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
7. Install the turn signal switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
8. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
9. Enable the SIR system, if equipped. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .