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J 21854-01  Pivot Pin Remover

  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  3. Remove the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)  or Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift)  .
  4. Remove the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  5. Remove the linear shift and the automatic shift lock control. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift) .
  6. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
  7. Remove the sensor retainer (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
    8. Fig 1: Sensor Retainer
    G01667329Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the dual triangle sensor assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
  9. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering column shaft assembly.
    Fig 2: Steering Column Shaft Assembly Bearing Assembly
    G01667330Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using J 21854-01  .
    Fig 3: Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01667331Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the tilt lever into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
  12. Pull back on the tilt lever and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
  13. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering column shaft assembly from the steering column jacket assembly (2).
    14. Fig 4: Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly & Steering Column Shaft Assembly
    G01667332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the tilt lever.
  15. Remove the steering column shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 5: Steering Column Shaft Assembly
    G01667333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
  17. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws.
  18. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.
    Fig 6: Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01667334Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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