K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1998)
1. Center steering shaft assembly (32) and Coil assembly(2).
A. Wheels straight ahead.
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Block tooth and centering mark on steering shaft assembly (32) at 12 o'clock position.
B. Ignition switch to "LOCK" position.
C. Ensure coil (2) is centered; refer to figure (6).
2. Wave washer (3).
NOTICE: New Coil assembly (2) will be pre-centered. Install new coil, remove and dispose of centering tab.
3. Coil assembly (2).
A. Ensure shaft (32) and coil (2) are centered.
B. Align coil (2) with horn tower and slide onto shaft (32).
4. Retaining ring (30) must seat securely in groove on shaft (32).
5. Route lower coil wire along steering column jacket assembly (58).
6. Two wire harness straps (22) to steering column wire harness.
7. Do steps 4 through 10, "INSTALL OR CONNECT", LOWER SHROUD, UPPER SHROUD. See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering
Column/Service and Repair
8. Steering wheel and air bag module; refer to service procedure.
9. If all service operations are completed, enable the SIR system; refer to ENABLING THE SIR SYSTEM.
10. Negative (-) battery cable.