Steering Column Jacket

Steering Column Jacket Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the jacket attachment bolts.





Important: Do not strike or bump the exposed shaft.

2. Remove the upper jacket.
3. Clean the lower column shaft splines.
4. Ensure that the upper jacket shaft splines are clean and free of debris.
5. Use the supplied grease to apply 2 grams (0.07 oz) of grease to the column shaft splines.
6. Ensure that the steering wheel alignment notch is in the 12 o'clock position.
7. Carefully seat the jacket to the column housing.
8. Install the new upper jacket onto the lower column.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

9. Hand start all jacket attachment bolts.
^ Tighten the jacket attachment bolts to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).

Installation Procedure

Important: When installing a new service replacement UPS column, the Saturn Service Stall (SSE) must be utilized to properly program the UPS controller contained within the column.





1. Ensure that the steering wheel alignment notch is in the 12 o'clock position.
2. Position the column into the vehicle. Insert the I-shaft onto the lower column.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install a new I-shaft bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
4. Hand tighten the upper column mounting bolts.





5. Install the lower column-through bolt. Hand tighten the bolt until snug.





6. Pre-assemble the lock housing and multi-function lever bracket. Hand-tighten the bolts, leaving approximately 3.2 mm (0.125 in.) gap at the bolt ends.

Important: Ensure that the lock tab fully engages into the column.

7. Slide the bracket onto the column.





8. Hand tighten the lower bolt until snug.
9. Hand tighten the upper bolt until snug.
10. Tighten the lower bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (71 in. lbs.)
11. Tighten the upper bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (71 in. lbs.)





12. Tighten the left upper column mounting bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)





13. Tighten the lower column mounting bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
14. Tighten the right upper column mounting bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)





15. Connect the ignition housing electrical connectors.





16. Align and install the park lock cables onto the ignition module. Snap the cables into place.





Important: Ensure that both locking tabs are properly seated.

17. Install the multi-function levers.





18. Connect the UPS electrical connectors to the UPS controller.





19. Install the upper and lower shrouds.
^ Tighten the screws to 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.)
20. Install the lock cylinder bezel.





21. Connect the column electrical connectors.





22. Press the knee bolster into place.
^ Tighten the screws to 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.)
23. Install the SIR coil.
24. Install the steering wheel.
25. Install the SIR module.
26. Connect the negative battery cable.
27. Test drive the vehicle. Verify proper steering operation.