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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Steering Shaft Seal, Sensor Retainer, Sensor Assembly, Adapter & Bearing Assembly
    GM678058Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  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).
  5. Remove the sensor retainer (3).
  6. Remove the sensor assembly (2).
  7. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
    8. Fig 2: 2 Pivot Pins & J 21854-01
    GM295948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly using J 21854-01 .
    9. Fig 3: Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Assembly & Steering Column Lock Shoes
    GM295949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the tilt lever.
  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. Fig 4: Steering Shaft Assembly & Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Assembly
    GM299889Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head housing assembly (1).
    13. Fig 5: Disengaging Race & Upper Shaft Assembly
    GM295954Courtesy 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.
    16. Fig 6: View Of Steering Column Support Assembly, Steering Column Jacket Assembly & Screws
    GM299877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2).
  17. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
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