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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
    GM324919Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
  2. Remove the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
  3. Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control.
  4. Use a screwdriver to pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column jacket assembly.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Linear Shift Assembly & Retaining Screws
    GM662202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the 3 flat-head 6-lobed socket tapping screws from the linear shift assembly.

    Remove the linear shift assembly.

    6. Fig 3: Locating Steering Shaft Assembly Components
    GM324925Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the following items from the steering shaft assembly:
    1. The steering shaft seal (6)
    2. The sensor retainer (5)
    3. The lower spring retainer (4)
    4. The lower bearing spring (3)
    5. The lower bearing seat (2)
    6. The adapter and bearing assembly (1)
  7. Dispose of the lower spring retainer (4).
    8. Fig 4: Removing 2 Pivot Pins From Steering Column Support Assembly With J 21854-01
    GM324933Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the 2 pivot pins from the steering column support assembly withJ 21854-01  . See Special Tools .
    9. Fig 5: Removing Upper Tilt Head Assembly With Steering Shaft Assembly
    GM324937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the tilt knob and tilt the column to the upright position.
  10. Remove the upper tilt head assembly with the steering shaft assembly.
    11. Fig 6: Identifying Steering Shaft Assembly & Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Assembly
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    IMPORTANT: Mark the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.
  11. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    12. Fig 7: Identifying Race & Upper Shaft Assembly
    GM295954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the lower shaft assembly and disengage. If necessary, remove and discard the old centering sphere and spring.
    13. Fig 8: Rotating Upper Shaft Assembly 90 Degrees
    GM299885Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Insert the race and upper shaft assembly (1) into J 41688  .
  14. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction in order to disengage the centering sphere.
  15. Remove the shaft preload spring and the centering sphere from J 41688  .
  16. If necessary, discard the old centering sphere and the old joint preload spring.
    17. Fig 9: View Of Steering Column Support Assembly, Steering Column Jacket Assembly & Screws
    GM299877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the 4 steering column support TORX® screws from the steering column support assembly (1).
  18. Dispose of the 4 steering column support TORX® screws (2).
  19. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
  20. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .
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