Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Lean Shaft)

Tools Required 

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Fig 1: View Of Steering Shaft Position Sensor, Steering Column Jacket Assembly & Sensor Retainer
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CAUTION:

Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
3. Remove the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
4. Remove the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift) .
5. Remove the linear shift and the automatic shift lock control. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift) .
6. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
7. Remove the sensor retainer (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
8. Remove the dual triangle sensor assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
Fig 2: View Of Adapter & Bearing Assembly
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9. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering column shaft assembly.
Fig 3: View Of Pivot Pins To Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
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10. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using J 21854-01 .
Fig 4: View Of Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly & Steering Column Jacket Assembly (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
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11. Install the tilt lever into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
12. Pull back on the tilt lever and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
13. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering column shaft assembly from the steering column jacket assembly (2).
14. Remove the tilt lever.
Fig 5: View Of Steering Column Shaft Assembly & Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
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15. Remove the steering column shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
Fig 6: View Of Steering Column Support Assembly & TORX(R) Head Screws
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16. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
17. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws.
18. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.