Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

Tools Required: J 21854-01  Pivot Pin Remover

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
2. Remove the turn signal switch housing. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Aurora)  or Turn Signal Switch Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Prime Aurora)  .
3. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle  .
4. Remove the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle  .
5. Remove 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly using J 21854-01  .
   Fig 1: Removing Pivot Pins

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6. Remove the dual triangle sensor assembly.
   Fig 2: Removing Dual Triangle Sensor Assembly

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7. Perform the following steps:
   1. 7.1. Remove the boot (4).
   2. 7.2. Remove the steering shaft seal (3).
   3. 7.3. Remove the sensor retainer (2).
   4. 7.4. Remove the boot seal (1).
   Fig 3: Removing Boot, Steering Shaft Seal, Sensor Retainer & Boot Seal

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8. Remove the 3 flat head screws.
9. Remove the cable support bracket.
   Fig 4: Removing Cable Support Bracket

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10. Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) with the lower steering shaft (3) still attached.
    Fig 5: Removing Tilt Head Assembly From Steering Column

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11. Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly (2).
    Fig 6: Removing Tilt Head Assembly From Steering Shaft Assembly

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    Important:  Mark the race and upper shaft (1) and the lower steering shaft (2) to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

12. Tilt the upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the steering shaft assembly and disengage.
    Fig 7: Disengaging Steering Shaft Assembly

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