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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .
  1. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Non Hybrid) .
  2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
  3. Remove the turn signal multifunction switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
  4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
  5. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
  6. Remove the automatic transmission control. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement .
    7. Fig 1: Compressing Cam Orientation Plate Using J 23653-SIR & J 42137
    GM338052Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Using compressor J 23653-SIR  and adapter J 42137  , remove and discard the steering shaft lock plate retaining ring. See Special Tools .
    8. Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Shaft Assembly Components
    GM664265Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the following parts from the steering column shaft assembly:
    1. The turn signal switch cancel cam position plate (5)
    2. The turn signal switch cancel cam (4)
    3. The steering shaft upper bearing spring (3)
    4. The steering shaft upper bearing inner race seat (2)
    5. The steering shaft upper bearing inner race (1)
    9. Fig 3: View Of Pivot Pins To Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    GM306307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using remover J 21854-01  (2). See Special Tools .
    10. Fig 4: View Of Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly & Steering Column
    GM1730627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the tilt lever into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
  11. 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.
  12. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly.
  13. Remove anti-rotation pin J 42640  .
  14. Remove the tilt lever.
    15. Fig 5: View Of Upper Bearing Assembly
    GM1562300Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the steering shaft upper bearing from the steering column tilt head assembly.
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