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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2007HHR L4-2.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSERVICE AND REPAIRSTEERING COLUMN JACKET REPLACEMENT
2007 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.2L
Steering Column Jacket Replacement
2007 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.2LSECTION Steering Column Jacket Replacement
Steering Column Jacket Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the driver knee bolster reinforcement.
2. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case.
3. Remove the steering column mounting bolts.
4. Support the lower steering column as needed.
5. Remove the steering column jacket bolts and slide the steering column jacket off the steering column shaft.
Installation Procedure
Important: The steering column shaft splines must be free of dirt and debris.
1. Clean the steering column shaft splines
2. Use the supplied grease to apply 2 grams (0.07 oz) of grease to the steering column shaft splines.
3. Slide the steering column jacket over the steering column shaft and into place.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
4. Install the steering column jacket bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (97 lb in).
5. Install the steering column mounting bolts.
1. Tighten the right steering column mounting bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
2. Tighten the left steering column mounting bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
6. Install the driver knee bolster reinforcement.
7. Install the ignition lock cylinder case.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.