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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (FLOOR SHIFT)  or IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (TILT COLUMN)  .
  2. Remove the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.

    Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.

    Fig 1: Removing Multifunction Switch Assembly & Retaining Screws
    G01569315Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control.
  5. Use a screwdriver to pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column jacket assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
    G01569316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the 3 flat head 6 lobed socket tapping screws from the linear shift assembly.

    Remove the inner shift assembly.

    Fig 3: Removing Inner Shift Assembly & Retaining Screws
    G01569317Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the following items from the steering shaft assembly:
    1. 7.1. The steering shaft seal (6).
    2. 7.2. The sensor retainer (5).
    3. 7.3. The lower spring retainer (4).
    4. 7.4. Dispose of the lower spring retainer (4).
    5. 7.5. The lower bearing spring (3).
    6. 7.6. The lower bearing seat (2).
    7. 7.7. The adapter and bearing assembly (1).
    Fig 4: Identifying Steering Shaft Assembly Components
    G01569318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the 2 pivot pins from the steering column support assembly with J 21854-01. 
    Fig 5: View Of J 21854-01
    G01569319Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the tilt knob and tilt the column to the upright position.
  10. Remove the upper tilt head assembly with the steering shaft assembly.
    Fig 6: Removing Upper Tilt Head Assembly
    G01569320Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Mark the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.
  11. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 7: Removing Steering Shaft Assembly From Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01569321Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the lower shaft assembly and disengage. If necessary, remove and discard the old centering sphere and spring.
    Fig 8: Separating Race & Upper Shaft Assembly From Lower Shaft Assembly
    G01569322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Insert the race and upper shaft assembly (1) into J 41688. 
  14. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction in order to disengage the centering sphere.
  15. Remove the shaft preload spring and the centering sphere from J 41688. 
  16. If necessary, discard the old centering sphere and the old joint preload spring.
    Fig 9: Inserting Race & Upper Shaft Assembly Into Centering Sphere Installer Tool
    G01569323Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws from the steering column support assembly (1).
    Fig 10: Removing Steering Column Support Assembly & Retaining Screws
    G01569324Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Dispose of the 4 TORX® head screws (2).
  19. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
  20. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to STEERING COLUMN ACCIDENT DAMAGE INSPECTION  .
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