Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2002 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required
J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover
- Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
- Remove the turn signal switch housing. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
- If column shift, remove the shift lever. Refer to Shift Lever - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
- Remove the tilt spring assembly. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
- If column shift, remove the linear shift assembly. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly - Disassemble - Off - Vehicle .
- Remove the steering shaft seal (6).
- Remove the sensor retainer (5).
- Remove the lower spring retainer (4).
- Remove the lower bearing spring (3).
- Remove the lower bearing seat (2).
- Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
- Remove the 2 pivot pins from the steering column support assembly with J 21854-01 .
- Install the tilt lever and tilt the column to the upright position.
- Remove the upper tilt head assembly with the steering shaft assembly.
- Remove the steering shaft assembly (1).
Important: Mark the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower steering shaft assembly to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.
- Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the lower steering shaft assembly and disengage.
- Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) and discard from the steering column support assembly (1). Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket (3).