Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Disassemble

Disassembly Procedure
Tools Required
- J 21854-1 Pivot Pin Remover

1. Remove the upper tilt head components. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle.
2. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch. Refer to Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle.
3. Remove the tilt spring assembly. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle.





4. Remove the steering shaft seal (6).
5. Remove the sensor retainer (5).
6. Remove the lower spring retainer (4).
7. Remove the lower bearing spring (3).
8. Remove the lower bearing seat (2).
9. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).





10. Remove 2 pivot pins from the steering column support assembly with J 21854-1.





11. Install the tilt lever and tilt the column to the upright position.
12. Remove the upper tilt head assembly with the steering shaft assembly.





13. Remove the steering shaft assembly (1).

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.





14. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the lower shaft assembly and disengage.





15. Remove TORX head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket (3).