Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .

Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
Remove the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring Replacement .
Remove the theft deterrent control module. Refer to THEFT DETERRENT CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT .
Remove the 2 pan head screws (1) from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).
Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).

Fig 1: Removing Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly

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Remove the steering shaft seal (1).
Remove the sensor retainer (2) from the adapter and bearing assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Steering Shaft Seal & Sensor Retainer
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Remove the lower spring retainer (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
Dispose of the lower spring retainer (1).
Remove the lower bearing spring (2) from the steering shaft assembly.
Remove the lower bearing seat (3) from the adapter and bearing assembly (4).
Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (4) from the steering shaft assembly.

Fig 3: Removing Lower Bearing Assembly
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Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using J 21854-01 .

Fig 4: Removing Pivot Pins From Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
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Install the tilt knob into the steering column tilt head assembly.
Pull back on the tilt knob and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly down and away from the steering column.
Remove the steering column tilt head assembly with the steering shaft assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2).
Remove the tilt knob.

Fig 5: Removing Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly With Steering Shaft Assembly
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Important: Mark the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly before disassembly. Failure to assemble the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly correctly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.
Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

Fig 6: Removing Steering Shaft Assembly From Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
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Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly (1) 90 degrees to the lower shaft assembly (2).
Disengage the race and upper shaft assembly (1) from the lower shaft assembly (2).

Fig 7: Disengaging Race & Upper Shaft Assembly From Lower Shaft Assembly
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Insert the race and upper shaft assembly (1) into J 41688 .
Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction in order to disengage the centering sphere.
Remove the shaft preload spring from the centering sphere.
If necessary, discard the old centering sphere and the old joint preload spring.

Fig 8: Inserting Race & Upper Shaft Assembly Into Centering Sphere Installer
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Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
Dispose of the 4 TORX® head screws.
Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.

Fig 9: Removing Steering Column Support Assembly From Steering Column Jacket Assembly
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