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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
  2. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (FLOOR SHIFT)  or IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (COLUMN SHIFT) .
  4. Inspect the steering column assembly for accident damage. Refer to STEERING COLUMN ACCIDENT DAMAGE INSPECTION .
  5. Remove the 2 pan head screws (1) from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).
  6. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).
    Fig 1: Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly
    G01467551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the inner boot seal (4).
  8. Remove the steering shaft seal (3) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  9. Remove the shaft seal retainer (2) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  10. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Adapter & Bearing Assembly From Steering Shaft Assembly
    G01467552Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the steering shaft assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Shaft Assembly From Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01467553Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (1) from the support assembly (2).
  13. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws (1).
  14. Remove the support assembly (2) from the jacket assembly (3).
Fig 4: Removing Support Assembly From Jacket Assembly
G01467554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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