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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Lower Steering Column Components
    GM420221Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  3. Remove the following from the steering shaft:
    1. The boot seal (5)
    2. The steering shaft seal (4)
    3. The sensor retainer (3)
    4. The sensor locator (2)
  4. Remove the steering wheel position sensor (1). Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering .
  5. Fig 2: View Of Lower Bearing Adapter
    GM1562298Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly from the steering jacket assembly.