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Removal Procedure

    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 column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  3. Remove the turn signal multifunction switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement .
  4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
  5. Remove the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring Replacement .
  6. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .
  7. Gently pull the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
    Fig 1: View Of Adapter & Bearing Assembly
    GM343881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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

  8. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using J 21854-01  .
    Fig 2: View Of Pivot Pins To Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    GM306307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the tilt knob into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
  10. 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.
  11. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly from the steering column support assembly (2).
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Column Tilt Assembly From Support Assembly
    GM322998Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the tilt knob.
  13. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 4: Removing Steering Column Shaft Assembly From Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    GM664272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the upper bearing assembly.
    Fig 5: View Of Upper Bearing Assembly
    GM1562300Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
    Fig 6: View Of Steering Column Support Assembly & TORX(R) Head Screws
    GM306322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws.
  17. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.
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