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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Steering Shaft Seal, Sensor Retainer & Steering Wheel Position Sensor
    GM609483Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  3. Remove the following from the steering shaft:
    1. Steering shaft seal (1)
    2. Sensor retainer (2)
    3. Steering wheel position sensor (3). Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering .
  4. Fig 2: Lower Spring Retainer, Lower Bearing Spring, Lower Bearing Seat, Adapter & Bearing Assembly
    GM322997Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the following from the steering shaft:
    1. Lower spring retainer (1)
    2. Lower bearing spring (2)
    3. Lower bearing seat (3)
    4. Adapter and bearing assembly (4)