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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 SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
  4. Remove the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Tilt Spring Replacement .
  5. Remove the linear shift and the automatic shift lock control. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
  6. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .
  7. Remove the sensor retainer (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Shaft Position Sensor From The Steering Column Jacket Assembly (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
    GM664274Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the steering shaft position sensor (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
  9. Gently pull the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.

    If the cage and balls separate from the adapter and bearing assembly, you may install them back together in the installation procedure.

    Fig 2: View Of Adapter & Bearing Assembly
    GM343881Courtesy 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: View Of Pivot Pins To Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    GM306307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the tilt lever into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 4: Installing The Tilt Lever Into The Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
    GM664273Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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. Remove the tilt lever.
    15. Fig 5: Removing Steering Column Shaft Assembly From The Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
    GM664272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the steering column shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    16. Fig 6: View Of Upper Bearing Assembly
    GM1562300Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the upper bearing assembly.
  17. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
    Fig 7: View Of Steering Column Support Assembly & TORX(R) Head Screws
    GM306322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws.
  19. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.
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