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

Tools Required 

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Fig 1: View Of Adapter & Bearing Assembly
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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 only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift) .
5. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
6. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
Fig 2: View Of Pivot Pins To Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
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7. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using J 21854-01 .
Fig 3: View Of Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly & Steering Column Support Assembly
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8. Install the tilt knob into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
9. Pull back on the tilt knob and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
10. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly from the steering column support assembly (2).
11. Remove the tilt knob.
Fig 4: View Of Steering Column Shaft Assembly & Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
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12. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
Fig 5: View Of Steering Column Support Assembly & TORX(R) Head Screws
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13. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
14. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws.
15. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.