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Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Disassemble (Off Vehicle - Tilt): Disassemble

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  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the steering column jacket. Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble (Off Vehicle) .
  3. Remove the lower spring retainer (5) and discard.
  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. Fig 1: Steering Shaft Components
    G01583009Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the steering shaft assembly from the steering column jacket assembly.
    Fig 2: Steering Shaft Assembly
    G01583010Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the 4 support screws and discard.
  9. Remove the steering column support assembly from the steering column jacket assembly.
    Fig 3: Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01583011Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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: Upper Shaft Assembly
    G01583012Courtesy 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.
  14. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly (1) from J 41688  ,
    15. Fig 5: Race & Upper Shaft Assembly
    G01583013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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.
    Fig 6: Joint Preload Spring
    G01583014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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