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Removal Procedure

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    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 steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
  5. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement .
  6. Remove the linear shift assembly. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
  7. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .
  8. Gently pull the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.

    If the cage and balls separate from the adapter and bearing assembly, you may install them back together in the installation procedure.

    Fig 1: View Of Adapter & Bearing Assembly
    GM343881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    9. Fig 2: View Of Steering Shaft Assembly, Steering Column Support Assembly & Steering Column Jacket Assembly
    GM389648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the steering shaft assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).
  10. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (1) from the steering column support assembly (2).
    Fig 3: View Of TORX(R) Head Screws, Steering Column Support Assembly & Steering Column Jacket Assembly
    GM389651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws (1).
  12. Remove the steering column support assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
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