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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering column jacket. Refer to Steering Column Jacket Replacement .
  3. Remove the lower spring retainer (5) and discard.
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket
    GM372985Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the lower bearing spring (4).
  5. Remove the lower bearing seat (3).
  6. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (2) from steering column jacket assembly (1).
  7. Remove the steering shaft assembly from the steering column jacket assembly.
    Fig 2: View Of Steering Shaft Assembly
    GM372988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the 4 support screws and discard.
    Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Support Assembly Screws
    GM372991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the steering column support assembly from the steering column jacket assembly.
    IMPORTANT: Mark the 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.
  10. Tilt the upper shaft assembly (1) 90 degrees to the lower steering shaft assembly (2) and disengage.
    Fig 4: Tilting Upper Shaft Assembly 90 Degrees
    GM306318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Insert the race and upper shaft assembly (1) into J 41688  .
  12. Insert J 41688  into a vise.
  13. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction in order to disengage the centering sphere from the race and upper shaft assembly.
    Fig 5: Rotating Upper Shaft Assembly 90 Degrees
    GM299885Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly (1) from J 41688  .
  15. Remove the shaft preload spring and the centering sphere from J 41688  .
  16. If necessary, discard the old centering sphere and the old shaft preload spring.
  17. Remove the joint preload spring from the centering sphere.
    18. Fig 6: Exploded View Of Shaft Preload Spring & Centering Sphere
    GM371220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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