Replacement Procedure
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- Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM in SIR.
- 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 .
- Remove the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
- Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
- Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
- Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using J 21854-01 .
- Install the tilt knob into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
- 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.
- Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly from the steering column support assembly (2).
- Remove the tilt knob.
- Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
- Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
- Discard the 4 TORX® head screws.
- Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR CAUTION
in Cautions and Notices.
Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Shaft Assembly Into The Steering Column Support Assembly (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)