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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Steering Column Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left side instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.
  2. Remove the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .
  3. Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.

    4. Object Number: 1868380 Size: SH
  4. Remove the 3 electronic power steering motor control module bracket bolts (1) and the electronic power steering motor control module/bracket assembly (1).

    5. Object Number: 1865910 Size: SH

    Important: Scribe marks on the steering shaft coupling and the steering column shaft prior to removal in order to mark the correct alignment of the pieces.

  5. Remove the steering shaft coupling bolt (1) at the steering column and discard it.
  6. Separate the steering shaft coupling from the steering column.

    7. Object Number: 1866096 Size: SH
  7. Remove the steering column lower support bracket bolt (1).

    8. Object Number: 1866094 Size: SH
  8. Remove the steering column upper support bracket bolts (1).
  9. Remove the steering column from the vehicle and transfer any parts as needed.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1866094 Size: SH

    Important: Hand tighten all steering column support bracket bolts before finalizing any torques.

  1. Install and hand tighten the steering column upper support bracket bolts (1).

    2. Object Number: 1866096 Size: SH
  2. Install and hand tighten the steering column lower support bracket bolt (1).

    3. Important: Failure to transfer the scribed marks if replacing the steering column may result in an off-center steering wheel.

  3. Align the scribed marks on the steering shaft coupling to the scribed marks on the steering column shaft and connect them.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1865910 Size: SH
  4. Install the new steering shaft coupling bolt (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1868380 Size: SH
  5. Install the electronic power steering motor control module/bracket assembly (1) and the 3 electronic power steering motor control module bracket bolts (1).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 11.5 N·m (102 lb in)

  6. Connect any electrical connectors as needed.
  7. Install the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .
  8. Install the left side instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.
  9. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Programming and Setup for programming and setup information.