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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the wiper/washer switch bracket. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TILT HEAD HOUSING REPLACEMENT (TELESCOPING)  or STEERING COLUMN TILT HEAD HOUSING REPLACEMENT (MANUAL)  .
  3. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT (TELESCOPING)  or TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT (MANUAL)  .
  4. Remove the steering shaft seal (4).
    Fig 1: Locating Bearing Assembly Components
    G01419273Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the sensor retainer (3).
  6. Remove the sensor assembly (2).
  7. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  8. Remove the 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly using J 21854-01. 
    Fig 2: Removing Pivot Pins
    G01419274Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the tilt lever.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Assembly
    G01419275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Pull the tilt lever to disengage the steering column lock shoes from the dowel pins in the steering column tilt head housing assembly.
  11. Remove the steering column tilt head housing assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly from the steering column jacket assembly.
  12. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head housing assembly (1).
    Fig 4: Removing Steering Shaft Assembly From Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Assembly
    G01419276Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Carefully mark the parts to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

  13. Mark the race and upper shaft assembly.
  14. Mark the lower steering shaft assembly.
  15. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the lower steering shaft assembly to disengage.
    Fig 5: Tilting Race & Upper Shaft Assembly
    G01419277Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2).
    Fig 6: Removing Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01419278Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
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