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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT   . 
  2. Remove the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT   . 
  3. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.

    Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.

    Fig 1: Removing 2 Pan Head Tapping Screws From Turn Signal And Multifunction Switch Assembly
    G01483075Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control.
  5. Use a screwdriver to pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column jacket assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
    G01483076Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the 3 flat head 6 lobed socket tapping screws from the linear shift assembly.

    Remove the linear shift assembly.

    Fig 3: Removing 3 Flat Head 6 Lobed Socket Tapping Screws From Linear Shift Assembly
    G01483077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the following items from the steering shaft assembly:
    1. 7.1 The steering shaft seal (6).
    2. 7.2 The sensor retainer (5).
    3. 7.3 The lower spring retainer (4).
    4. 7.4 Dispose of the lower spring retainer (4).
    5. 7.5 The lower bearing spring (3).
    6. 7.6 The lower bearing seat (2).
    7. 7.7 The adapter and bearing assembly (1).
    Fig 4: Removing Main Items From Steering Shaft Assembly
    G01483078Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the 2 pivot pins from the steering column support assembly with J 21854-01. 
    Fig 5: Removing Pivot Pins From Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01483079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the tilt knob and tilt the column to the upright position.
  10. Remove the upper tilt head assembly with the steering shaft assembly.
    Fig 6: Removing Upper Tilt Head Assembly
    G01483080Courtesy 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.

  11. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 7: Removing Steering Shaft Assembly
    G01483081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. 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 8: Removing Old Centering Sphere And Spring
    G01483082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Insert the race and upper shaft assembly (1) into J 41688. 
  14. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction in order to disengage the centering sphere.
  15. Remove the shaft preload spring and the centering sphere from J 41688. 
  16. If necessary, discard the old centering sphere and the old joint preload spring.
    Fig 9: Inserting Race And Upper Shaft Assembly Into J 41688
    G01483083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws from the steering column support assembly (1).
  18. Dispose of the 4 TORX® head screws (2).
  19. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
  20. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to STEERING COLUMN ACCIDENT DAMAGE INSPECTION   . 
    Fig 10: Removing 4 TORX® Head Screws From Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01483084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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