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Steering Column GMC Typhoon I

Steering Column 8 illustrations ~3969 words

DESCRIPTION

All models use collapsible steering columns. All columns have integral ignition switch and locking device. Optional tilt wheel is available with both automatic and manual transmissions.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Refer to TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING section.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

CAUTIONWhen battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES in the GENERAL INFORMATION section before disconnecting battery.

Note. Use only specified screws. Using screws that are too long may prevent column from compressing under impact.

Removal

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove horn pad. Remove snap ring and steering wheel retaining nut. Disconnect horn lead assembly (if equipped). Mark steering wheel and shaft for reassembly reference. Using Steering Wheel Puller (J-1859-03), remove steering wheel.

Note. To prevent damage to canceling cam and switch assembly, turn signal switch must be in neutral position before steering wheel is installed.

Installation

Before installing steering wheel, ensure turn signal switch is in neutral position. Install steering wheel onto steering shaft aligning marks made during removal. DO NOT misalign steering wheel more than .79" (20 mm) from horizontal centerline. Connect horn lead assembly (if equipped). Install and tighten steering wheel retaining nut to 30 ft. lbs. (41 N.m). Install snap ring and horn pad. Connect negative battery cable.

Note. Some procedures do not apply to all models.

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect transmission shift linkage from column shift tube levers. Mark position of pot joint to steering shaft. Remove upper intermediate shaft bolt and nut from steering shaft.
  2. Remove steering column support bracket bolts and nuts. Remove support bracket. Remove steering column seal bolts and seal. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD»(/gmc/typhoon/i-1991-1993/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) . Disconnect electrical connectors at column harness.
  3. Disconnect start/neutral switch and back-up light switch electrical connectors (if equipped). Disconnect transmission indicator cable (if equipped). On column shift models, rotate column so shift lever can clear dash opening. On all models, remove steering column assembly.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and screws to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article.

Set front wheels in straight-ahead position. Mark pot joint to steering shaft position. Mark rag joint to steering gear worm shaft position. Remove intermediate shaft shield screw (if equipped) and remove shield (if equipped). Remove upper and lower intermediate shaft bolts and nut. Remove intermediate shaft. On Astro and Safari, remove steering gear for removal access of intermediate shaft.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts, nut and screw to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article.

SWITCHES & LOCK CYLINDER

Note. Removal and installation procedures for steering column switches and lock cylinder are contained within appropriate steering column overhaul procedure. See STANDARD COLUMN or TILT COLUMN under OVERHAUL.

OVERHAUL

CAUTIONWhen battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section before disconnecting battery.

Note. Use only specified screws. Using screws that are too long may prevent column from compressing under impact.

Note. Although columns are similar, some procedures do not apply to all steering column.

Disassembly (Column Shift)

  1. Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove steering column from vehicle. See «STEERING COLUMN»(/gmc/typhoon/i-1991-1993/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD»(/gmc/typhoon/i-1991-1993/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove shaft lock cover. (Scheme 1) Using Lock Plate Compressor (J-23653-C), compress lock plate and pry retaining ring from groove in steering shaft. (Scheme 2) Discard retaining ring. Remove lock plate. Remove turn signal canceling cam.
  2. Remove upper bearing spring. Remove thrust washer. Place turn signal in up (right turn) position. Remove turn signal/combination switch lever and hazard switch lever. Remove switch actuator arm screw and switch actuator arm. Remove 3 turn signal switch retaining screws. Remove steering column support bracket bolts and support bracket.
  3. Disconnect turn signal switch electrical connector. Remove 2 wiring protectors and carefully pull wiring through steering column. Remove turn signal switch and allow to hang free.
  4. Remove buzzer switch. Place key in lock cylinder and turn to LOCK position. Remove lock retaining screw, being careful not to drop screw down column. (Scheme 3) Pull lock cylinder from housing.
  5. Remove second retaining ring from steering shaft. Remove steering shaft. Disconnect dimmer switch electrical connector. Remove dimmer switch retaining screws and remove dimmer switch. Remove dimmer switch actuator rod. Remove ignition switch retaining screw and remove ignition switch.
  6. Remove 4 steering column housing-to-steering column retaining screws. Remove column housing from column. Remove upper bearing retainer. Remove shift lever gate screws and remove shift lever gate. Remove ignition switch actuator rack and spring and bolt assembly from steering column housing. Remove spring and bolt assembly from ignition switch actuator rack. Remove switch actuator rod from actuator rack. Remove spring thrust washer from spring and bolt assembly.
  7. Remove switch actuator sector. Remove rack preload spring. Remove housing cover end cap screw and housing cover end cap. Remove washer/wiper switch actuator pivot pin. Remove wiper/washer switch. Remove bearing retaining bushing from housing. Remove horn circuit contact from bearing retaining bushing. Remove bearing assembly.
  8. Remove lower bearing adapter clip from bottom of steering column. Remove lower bearing adapter retainer. Remove adapter and bearing assembly. Remove shift tube return spring. Remove spring thrust washer.
  9. Remove gearshift lever bowl and bowl shroud assembly from upper steering column. Separate gearshift lever bowl from bowl shroud. Remove shift lever spring from gearshift lever bowl. Remove shift tube assembly from bottom of steering column. Remove bowl lower bearing from upper shift tube assembly.

Reassembly

  1. To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Lubricate adapter and bearing assembly with lithium grease before installation. Ensure first tooth of ignition actuator rack is positioned between first and second tooth of actuator sector. (Scheme 4) With actuator rack fully inserted, block tooth of actuator sector will be positioned within block tooth of actuator rack. (Scheme 4)
  2. Install second retaining ring onto steering shaft. Lubricate steering shaft with lithium grease, and install shaft into steering column. Install turn signal switch electrical connector through housing. Install upper bearing retainer. Install steering column housing to steering column and tighten screws in clockwise sequence.
  3. Install 2 wiring protectors. Install steering column support bracket and support bracket bolts. Move ignition switch slider to far left position and then back 1 detent to right. (Scheme 5) Ignition switch should now be in OFF/LOCK position. NOTE: Install ignition switch with switch in OFF/LOCK position. New ignition switch will be pinned in OFF/LOCK position; plastic pin must be removed after installation of ignition switch to steering column.
  4. Install ignition switch onto steering column. Install dimmer switch actuator rod. Connect dimmer switch to actuator rod. Place a 3/32" drill bit into hole on dimmer switch. Position dimmer switch onto steering column and push against actuator rod to remove lash. Remove drill bit and tighten dimmer switch retaining screws. Connect ignition switch and dimmer switch electrical connectors.
  5. To complete installation, reverse remaining disassembly procedure. Lubricate turn signal canceling cam with synthetic grease before installation. Using Lock Plate Compressor (J-23653-C), install NEW shaft lock retaining ring. (Scheme 2) Ensure retaining ring is fully seated in groove on steering shaft.
  6. Carefully pull down on turn signal electrical wiring to remove any possible kinks within steering column. Tighten bolts and screws to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/gmc/typhoon/i-1991-1993/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) table at end of article.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1

Scheme 2

Scheme 2

Scheme 3

Scheme 3

Scheme 4

Scheme 4

Scheme 5

Scheme 5

Disassembly (Floor Shift)

  1. Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove steering column from vehicle. See «STEERING COLUMN»(/gmc/typhoon/i-1991-1993/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD»(/gmc/typhoon/i-1991-1993/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove shaft lock cover. (Scheme 6) Using Lock Plate Compressor (J-23653-C), compress lock plate and pry retaining ring from groove in steering shaft. (Scheme 2) Discard retaining ring. Remove lock plate. Remove turn signal canceling cam.
  2. Remove upper bearing spring. Remove thrust washer. Place turn signal in up (right turn) position. Remove turn signal/combination switch lever and hazard switch lever. Remove switch actuator arm screw and switch actuator arm. Remove 3 turn signal switch retaining screws. Remove steering column support bracket bolts and support bracket.
  3. Disconnect turn signal switch electrical connector. Remove 2 wiring protectors and carefully pull wiring through steering column. Remove turn signal switch and allow to hang free.
  4. Remove buzzer switch. Place key in lock cylinder and turn to LOCK position. Remove lock retaining screw, being careful not to drop screw down column. (Scheme 3) Pull lock cylinder from housing.
  5. Remove second retaining ring from steering shaft. Remove steering shaft. Disconnect dimmer switch electrical connector. Remove dimmer switch retaining screws and remove dimmer switch. Remove dimmer switch actuator rod. Remove ignition switch retaining screw and remove ignition switch.
  6. Remove 4 steering column housing-to-steering column retaining screws. Remove column housing, gearshift lever bowl and bowl shroud assembly from column. Remove upper bearing retainer. Remove 3 gearshift lever bowl-to-column housing retaining screws. Separate gearshift lever bowl from column housing and bowl shroud from gearshift lever bowl. NOTE: Key release lever is under spring tension. Use care during removal so as not to lose wave washer and key release lever spring.
  7. Carefully remove wave washer, key release lever and key release spring. Remove ignition switch actuator rack and spring and bolt assembly from steering column housing. Remove spring and bolt assembly from ignition switch actuator rack. Remove switch actuator rod from actuator rack. Remove spring thrust washer from spring and bolt assembly.
  8. Remove switch actuator sector. Remove rack preload spring. Remove washer/wiper switch actuator pivot pin. Remove wiper/washer switch. Remove bearing retaining bushing from housing. Remove bearing assembly. Remove lower bearing adapter clip from bottom of steering column. Remove lower bearing adapter retainer. Remove adapter and bearing assembly.
  1. To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Lubricate adapter and bearing assembly with lithium grease before installation. Ensure first tooth of ignition actuator rack is positioned between first and second tooth of actuator sector. (Scheme 4) With actuator rack fully inserted, block tooth of actuator sector will be positioned within block tooth of actuator rack. (Scheme 4)
  2. Install second retaining ring onto steering shaft. Lubricate steering shaft with lithium grease, and install shaft into steering column. Attach bowl shroud to gearshift lever bowl. Attach gearshift lever bowl and bowl shroud assembly to column housing, and tighten 3 retaining screws.
  3. Install turn signal switch electrical connector through housing. Install upper bearing retainer. Install steering column housing, gearshift lever bowl and bowl shroud assembly to steering column, and tighten screws in clockwise sequence.
  4. Install 2 wiring protectors. Install steering column support bracket and support bracket bolts. Move ignition switch slider to far left position and then back 1 detent to right. (Scheme 5) Ignition switch should now be in OFF/LOCK position. NOTE: Install ignition switch with switch in OFF/LOCK position. New ignition switch will be pinned in OFF/LOCK position; plastic pin must be removed after installation of ignition switch to steering column.
  5. Install ignition switch onto steering column. Install dimmer switch actuator rod. Connect dimmer switch to actuator rod. Place a 3/32" drill bit into hole on dimmer switch. Position dimmer switch onto steering column and push against actuator rod to remove lash. Remove drill bit and tighten dimmer switch retaining screws. Connect ignition switch and dimmer switch electrical connectors.
  6. To complete installation, reverse remaining disassembly procedure. Lubricate turn signal canceling cam with synthetic grease before installation. Using Lock Plate Compressor (J-23653-C), install NEW shaft lock retaining ring. (Scheme 2) Ensure retaining ring is fully seated in groove on steering shaft.
  7. Carefully pull down on turn signal electrical wiring to remove any possible kinks within steering column. Tighten bolts and screws to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/gmc/typhoon/i-1991-1993/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) table at end of article.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering column from vehicle. See «STEERING COLUMN»(/gmc/typhoon/i-1991-1993/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD»(/gmc/typhoon/i-1991-1993/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove shaft lock cover. (Scheme 7) Using Lock Plate Compressor (J-23653-C), compress lock plate and pry retaining ring from groove in steering shaft. (Scheme 2) Discard retaining ring. Remove lock plate. Remove turn signal canceling cam.
  2. Remove upper bearing spring. Remove upper bearing race seat and inner race. Place turn signal in up (right turn) position. Remove turn signal/combination switch lever and hazard switch lever. Remove switch actuator arm screw and switch actuator arm. Remove 3 turn signal switch retaining screws. Remove steering column support bracket bolts and support bracket.
  3. Disconnect turn signal switch electrical connector. Remove 2 wiring protectors and carefully pull wiring through steering column. Remove turn signal switch and allow to hang free.
  4. Remove buzzer switch. Place key in lock cylinder and turn to LOCK position. Remove lock retaining screw, being careful not to drop screw down column. (Scheme 3) Pull lock cylinder from housing.
  5. Remove 3 column housing cover screws. Remove tilt lever. Remove column housing cover. Remove column housing cover end cap and dimmer switch rod actuator assembly. Separate dimmer switch rod actuator from end cap. Remove washer/wiper switch actuator pivot pin. Remove washer/wiper switch.
  6. Using screwdriver, push down and turn counterclockwise to release and remove tilt spring retainer. Remove tilt spring and spring guide. Using Pivot Pin Remover (J-21854-01), remove tilt pivot pins from steering column. Reinstall tilt lever. Pull back on tilt lever and pull column housing down and away separating housing from column.
  7. Remove bearing assembly. Remove shaft lock bolt spring screw, lock bolt spring and shaft lock bolt. Remove ignition switch actuator rack and rack preload spring. Remove drive shaft. Remove switch actuator sector. Using Lock Shoe/Release Lever Pin Remover/Installer (J-22635), remove release lever pin. Remove shoe release lever and release lever spring.
  8. Lock Shoe/Release Lever Pin Remover/Installer (J-22635), remove lock shoe dowel pin. Remove lock shoes and lock shoe springs from column housing. Mark upper steering shaft to lower steering shaft for reassembly reference. Tilt lower steering shaft up to 90-degree angle and separate from upper steering shaft. Rotate upper steering shaft centering sphere 90 degrees and slip out of upper shaft. Remove joint preload spring from centering sphere.
  9. Remove 4 steering column housing support screws. Remove steering column housing support and dimmer switch actuator rod assembly. Remove dimmer switch actuator rod from column housing support. Remove shift lever gate retaining screws, and remove shift lever gate from column housing support.
  10. Disconnect dimmer switch electrical connector. Remove dimmer switch retaining screws and dimmer switch. Remove ignition switch retaining screw and ignition switch. Remove ignition switch actuator rod. Remove shift tube retaining ring and thrust washer.
  11. Remove lower bearing adapter clip from bottom of steering column. Remove lower bearing adapter retainer. Remove adapter and bearing assembly. Using Shift Tube Remover (J-23072), remove shift tube assembly from bottom of steering column.
  12. Remove gearshift lever bowl lock plate and wave washer. Remove gearshift lever bowl and bowl shroud assembly from upper steering column. Separate gearshift lever bowl from bowl shroud. Remove shift lever spring from gearshift lever bowl.
  1. To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Using Shift Tube Installer (J-23073), install shift tube assembly into bottom of steering column. Lubricate adapter and bearing assembly with lithium grease before installation. Lubricate gearshift lever bowl wave washer with lithium grease before installation.
  2. Install joint preload spring onto centering sphere. Lubricate upper steering shaft centering sphere with lithium grease. Insert centering sphere into upper steering shaft and rotate 90 degrees. Tilt lower steering shaft up to 90-degree angle and attach to upper steering shaft aligning marks made during disassembly procedure. NOTE: Ensure upper and lower steering shafts are properly assembled with marks made during disassembly properly aligned. Failure to properly assemble steering shafts will cause steering wheel to be incorrectly positioned by 180 degrees.
  3. Lubricate steering shaft with lithium grease and install shaft into steering column. Move ignition switch slider to far right position and then back one detent to left. (Scheme 5) Ignition switch should now be in OFF/LOCK position. NOTE: Install ignition switch with switch in OFF/LOCK position. New ignition switch will be pinned in OFF/LOCK position; plastic pin must be removed after installation of ignition switch to steering column.
  4. Install ignition switch onto steering column. Install dimmer switch actuator rod. Connect dimmer switch to actuator rod. Place a 3/32" drill bit into hole on dimmer switch. Position dimmer switch onto steering column and push against actuator rod to remove lash. Remove drill bit and tighten dimmer switch retaining screws. Connect ignition switch and dimmer switch electrical connectors.
  5. Using Lock Shoe/Release Lever Pin Remover/Installer (J-22635), install lock shoe dowel pin and release lever pin. Lubricate bearing assembly with lithium grease, and install assembly into column housing using Steering Column Hanging Bearing Installer (J-38630) and Driver (J-8092).
  6. Install tilt lever. Position column housing onto column housing support engaging ignition switch actuator rack in housing with pin on end of ignition switch actuator rod in housing support. Pull back on tilt lever and push column housing onto column housing support. Release tilt lever engaging lock shoes onto lock shoe dowel pin. Remove tilt lever.
  7. Lubricate tilt pivot pins with lithium grease and firmly press pins into column housing until seated. Lubricate tilt spring guide and tilt spring with lithium grease and install into housing. Using screwdriver, push down and turn clockwise to install and lock tilt spring retainer into column housing.
  8. Install washer/wiper switch. Install washer/wiper switch actuator pivot pin. Lubricate dimmer switch actuator rod with lithium grease and install onto end cap. Install housing cover end cap into column housing cover. Install column housing cover onto steering column housing and tighten screws in counterclockwise sequence beginning with screw in 12 o'clock position. Install tilt lever.
  9. To complete installation, reverse remaining disassembly procedure. Lubricate turn signal canceling cam with synthetic grease before installation. Using Lock Plate Compressor (J-23653-C), install NEW shaft lock retaining ring. (Scheme 2) Ensure retaining ring is fully seated in groove on steering shaft.
  10. Carefully pull down on turn signal electrical wiring to remove any possible kinks within steering column. Tighten bolts and screws to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/gmc/typhoon/i-1991-1993/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) table at end of article.

Scheme 7

Scheme 7
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering column from vehicle. See «STEERING COLUMN»(/gmc/typhoon/i-1991-1993/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD»(/gmc/typhoon/i-1991-1993/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove shaft lock cover. (Scheme 8) Using Lock Plate Compressor (J-23653-C), compress lock plate and pry retaining ring from groove in steering shaft. (Scheme 2) Discard retaining ring. Remove lock plate. Remove turn signal canceling cam.
  2. Remove upper bearing spring. Remove upper bearing race seat and inner race. Place turn signal in up (right turn) position. Remove turn signal/combination switch lever and hazard switch lever. Remove switch actuator arm screw and remove switch actuator arm. Remove 3 turn signal switch retaining screws. Remove steering column support bracket bolts and support bracket.
  3. Disconnect turn signal switch electrical connector. Remove 2 wiring protectors and carefully pull wiring through steering column. Remove turn signal switch and allow to hang free.
  4. Remove buzzer switch. Place key in lock cylinder and turn to LOCK position. Remove lock retaining screw, being careful not to drop screw down column. (Scheme 3) Pull lock cylinder from housing.
  5. Remove 3 column housing cover screws. Remove tilt lever. Remove column housing cover. Remove column housing cover end cap and dimmer switch rod actuator assembly. Separate dimmer switch rod actuator from end cap. Remove washer/wiper switch actuator pivot pin. Remove washer/wiper switch.
  6. Using screwdriver, push down and turn counterclockwise to release and remove tilt spring retainer. Remove tilt spring and spring guide. Using Pivot Pin Remover (J-21854-01), remove tilt pivot pins from steering column. Reinstall tilt lever. Pull back on tilt lever and pull column housing down and away, separating housing from column.
  7. Remove bearing assembly. Remove shaft lock bolt spring screw, lock bolt spring and shaft lock bolt. Remove ignition switch actuator rack and rack preload spring. Remove drive shaft. Remove switch actuator sector. Using Lock Shoe/Release Lever Pin Remover/Installer (J-22635), remove release lever pin. Remove shoe release lever and release lever spring.
  8. Using Lock Shoe/Release Lever Pin Remover/Installer (J-22635), remove lock shoe dowel pin. Remove lock shoes and lock shoe springs from column housing. Mark upper steering shaft to lower steering shaft for reassembly reference. Tilt lower steering shaft up to 90-degree angle and separate from upper steering shaft. Rotate upper steering shaft centering sphere 90 degrees and slip out of upper shaft. Remove joint preload spring from centering sphere.
  9. Remove 4 steering column housing support screws. Remove steering column housing support and dimmer switch actuator rod assembly. Remove dimmer switch actuator rod from column housing support. Remove shift lever gate retaining screws and remove shift lever gate from column housing support.
  10. Disconnect dimmer switch electrical connector. Remove dimmer switch retaining screws and remove dimmer switch. Remove ignition switch retaining screw and remove ignition switch and actuator rod. Separate ignition switch actuator rod from switch. Remove lock plate from steering column support. Remove key release lever and key release spring from gearshift bowl shroud. Separate key release spring and release lever finger pad from key release lever.
  11. Remove gearshift bowl shroud from steering column. Remove lower bearing adapter clip from bottom of steering column. Remove lower bearing adapter retainer, adapter and bearing assembly.
  1. To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Lubricate adapter and bearing assembly with lithium grease before installation. Install joint preload spring onto centering sphere. Lubricate upper steering shaft centering sphere with lithium grease. Insert centering sphere into upper steering shaft and rotate 90 degrees. Tilt lower steering shaft up to 90-degree angle and attach to upper steering shaft aligning marks made during disassembly procedure. NOTE: Ensure upper and lower steering shafts are properly assembled with marks made during disassembly properly aligned. Failure to properly assemble steering shafts will cause steering wheel to be incorrectly positioned by 180 degrees.
  2. Lubricate steering shaft with lithium grease and install shaft into steering column. Move ignition switch slider to far right position and then back one detent to left. (Scheme 5) Ignition switch should now be in OFF/LOCK position. NOTE: Install ignition switch with switch in OFF/LOCK position. New ignition switch will be pinned in OFF/LOCK position; plastic pin must be removed after installation of ignition switch to steering column.
  3. Install ignition switch onto steering column. Install dimmer switch actuator rod. Connect dimmer switch to actuator rod. Place a 3/32" drill bit into hole on dimmer switch. Position dimmer switch onto steering column and push against actuator rod to remove lash. Remove drill bit and tighten dimmer switch retaining screws. Connect ignition switch and dimmer switch electrical connectors.
  4. Using Lock Shoe/Release Lever Pin Remover/Installer (J-22635), install lock shoe dowel pin and release lever pin. Lubricate bearing assembly with lithium grease, and install assembly into column housing using Steering Column Hanging Bearing Installer (J-38630) and Driver (J-8092).
  5. Install tilt lever. Position column housing onto column housing support engaging ignition switch actuator rack in housing with pin on end of ignition switch actuator rod in housing support. Pull back on tilt lever and push column housing onto column housing support. Release tilt lever engaging lock shoes onto lock shoe dowel pin. Remove tilt lever.
  6. Lubricate tilt pivot pins with lithium grease and firmly press pins into column housing until seated. Lubricate tilt spring guide and tilt spring with lithium grease and install into housing. Using screwdriver, push down and turn clockwise to install and lock tilt spring retainer into column housing.
  7. Install washer/wiper switch. Install washer/wiper switch actuator pivot pin. Lubricate dimmer switch actuator rod with lithium grease and install onto end cap. Install housing cover end cap into column housing cover. Install column housing cover onto steering column housing and tighten screws in counterclockwise sequence beginning with screw in 12 o'clock position. Install tilt lever.
  8. To complete installation, reverse remaining disassembly procedure. Lubricate turn signal canceling cam with synthetic grease before installation. Using Lock Plate Compressor (J-23653-C), install NEW shaft lock retaining ring. (Scheme 2) Ensure retaining ring is fully seated in groove on steering shaft.
  9. Carefully pull down on turn signal electrical wiring to remove any possible kinks within steering column. Tighten bolts and screws to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/gmc/typhoon/i-1991-1993/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) table at end of article.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Lower Intermediate Shaft Bolt
Astro, Safari & Van30 (41)
Bravada, Jimmy, Sonoma, Syclone, Typhoon & "S" & "T" Series Blazer & Pickup26 (35)
Commercial Van75 (102)
Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport35 (47)
Motorhome33 (45)
Sierra, Suburban, Yukon & "C" & "K" Series Blazer & Pickup22 (30)
Steering Column Support Bracket Bolts
Bravada, Jimmy, Sonoma, Syclone, Typhoon & "S" & "T" Series Blazer & Pickup22 (30)
Commercial Van18 (25)
Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport21 (29)
Van15 (20)
Steering Column Support Brace Nuts (Van)22 (30)
Steering Column Support Bracket Nuts
Astro, Lumina APV, Safari, Silhouette & Trans Sport22 (30)
Bravada, Jimmy, Sonoma, Syclone, Typhoon & "S" & "T" Series Blazer & Pickup20 (27)
Sierra, Suburban, Yukon & "C" & "K" Series Blazer & Pickup9 (13)
Van15 (20)
Steering Column Seal Bolts
Bravada, Jimmy, Sonoma, Syclone, Typhoon & "S" & "T" Series Blazer & Pickup10 (14)
Sierra, Suburban, Yukon & "C" & "K" Series Blazer & Pickup9 (13)
Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
Astro, Bravada, Jimmy, Sonoma, Safari, Syclone, Typhoon & "S" & "T" Series Blazer & Pickup55 (75)
Commercial Van 708 Model Steering Gear66 (89)
Commercial Van 710 Model Steering Gear175 (237)
Sierra, Suburban, Yukon & "C" & "K" Series Blazer & Pickup69 (93)
Van66 (89)
Steering Wheel Retaining Nut30 (41)
Upper Intermediate Shaft Bolt/Nut
Astro, Safari & Van30 (41)
Bravada, Jimmy, Sonoma, Syclone, Typhoon & "S" & "T" Series Blazer & Pickup45 (61)
Commercial Van75 (102)
Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport35 (47)
Motorhome33 (45)
Sierra, Suburban, Yukon & "C" & "K" Series Blazer & Pickup46 (62)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Column Housing Cover Screws80 (9.0)
Column Housing Support Screws77 (8.8)
Dimmer Switch Screw35 (4.0)
Gearshift Lever Bowl Assembly-To-Column Housing Screws17 (2.0)
Housing Cover End Cap Screw17 (2.0)
Ignition Switch Screw35 (4.0)
Intermediate Shaft Shield Screw53 (6.0)
Lock Cylinder Screw
Standard Column40 (4.5)
Tilt Column22 (2.5)
Shaft Lock Bolt Spring Screw35 (4.0)
Shift Lever Gate Screws
Standard Column45 (5.0)
Tilt Column33 (3.7)
Steering Column Housing-To-Steering Column Screws47 (5.3)
Steering Column Seal Bolts
Astro & Safari89 (10.0)
Switch Actuator Pivot Pin27 (3.0)
Turn Signal Actuator Arm Screw20 (2.3)
Turn Signal Switch Screws30 (3.4)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS