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Tools Required

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J 21854-01  Pivot Pin Remover

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION
  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM in SIR.
  2. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle 
  3. Remove the windshield wiper and washer switch assembly. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle 
  4. Remove the tilt spring assembly. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle 
  5. Remove the steering shaft seal (1).
  6. Remove the sensor retainer (2).
  7. Remove the bosch sensor (3).
  8. Remove the lower spring retainer (1).
  9. Remove the lower bearing spring (2).
  10. Remove the lower bearing seat (3).
  11. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (4).
    Fig 1: Steering Shaft Seal, Sensor Retainer And Bosch Sensor Removed
    G01758519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Lower Spring Retainer, Bearing Spring, Seat, Adapter And Bearing Assembly
    G01758520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the 2 pivot pins using J 21854-01. 
    Fig 3: Removing Pivot Pins Using J 21854-01
    G01758521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the upper tilt head assembly from the steering column support assembly.
    Fig 4: Upper Tilt Head Assembly Removed From Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01758522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the lower steering shaft assembly from the steering column support assembly.
    Fig 5: Lower Steering Shaft Assembly Removed From Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01758523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the 4 Torx® head screws (1).
  16. Remove the steering column support assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
    Fig 6: Torx® Head Screws, Steering Column Support Assembly And Steering Column Jacket Assembly Removed
    G01758524Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Mark the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

  17. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the lower shaft assembly and disengage. If necessary, remove and discard the old centering sphere and spring.
    Fig 7: Removing Centering Sphere And Spring
    G01758525Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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