Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Standard Column)

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.

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 .
Remove the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Tilt Column) or Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Standard Column) .
Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .
Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.
Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly from the steering column housing assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly
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CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when removing the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column. Using excessive force may cause damage to the automatic transmission shift lock control and/or the steering column.
Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control in the following way:
1. Put the shift lever clevis into the NEUTRAL position
2. Use a small screwdriver to gently pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column jacket assembly and the cable shift cam assembly.
Fig 2: Removing Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
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Remove the 3 flat head 6-lobed socket tapping screws from the linear shift assembly.
Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column jacket assembly.

Fig 3: Removing Linear Shift Assembly
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Remove the foam insulator (1) from the lower end of the steering shaft assembly.

Fig 4: Removing Foam Insulator From Lower End Of Steering Shaft Assembly
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Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).

Fig 5: Removing Adapter & Bearing Assembly
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Remove the steering shaft assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).

Fig 6: Removing Steering Shaft Assembly
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Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (1) from the steering column support assembly (2).
Discard the 4 TORX® head screws (1).
Remove the steering column support assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).

Fig 7: Removing Steering Column Support Assembly
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