Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Standard)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
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) .
Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
Remove the linear shift assembly. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift) .
Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .
Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.

Fig 1: Steering Shaft Bearing Assembly

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Remove the steering shaft assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).

Fig 2: Steering Shaft Assembly
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Remove the 4 TORX^R head screws (1) from the steering column support assembly (2).
Discard the 4 TORX^R head screws (1).
Remove the steering column support assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).

Fig 3: Steering Column Jacket Assembly
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