Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana Special, 2002 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2002 GMC Savana, and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required:

J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor
J 42137 Lock Plate Compressor Adapter

WARNING: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

Air bag deployment
Personal injury
Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .

Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
Important: Let the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil hang freely after removal.
Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
Compress the shaft lock shield assembly using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 .
Remove the bearing retainer (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
Discard the bearing retainer.
Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137 from the steering shaft assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Bearing Retainer

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Remove the following parts from the steering shaft assembly:
1. The shaft lock shield assembly (5).
2. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (4).
3. The upper bearing spring (3).
4. The upper bearing inner race seat (2).
5. The inner race (1).
Fig 2: Removing Steering Shaft Assembly Components
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.