Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
- Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
- Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
- Remove the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring Replacement .
- Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .
- 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.
- Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using J 21854-01 .
- Install the tilt knob into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
- Pull back on the tilt knob and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
- Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly from the steering column support assembly (2).
- Remove the tilt knob.
- Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
- Remove the upper bearing assembly.
- Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
- Discard the 4 TORX® head screws.
- Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
in Cautions and Notices.