Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Replacement

Fig 1: Steering Shaft Upper Bearing

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the ignition lock cylinder case bracket. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Bracket Replacement . Remove the steering column tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
1	Steering Column Pivot Pin (Qty: 2) Procedure Use remover J 21854-01 to remove the steering column pivot pins. See Special Tools . Before installing, lubricate the steering column pivot pins with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723). Once installed, stake the steering column in 3 locations around each steering column pivot pin. Special Tools: J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover. See Special Tools .
2	Steering Column Tilt Head Tip: Do not allow any debris into the steering column tilt head.
3	Steering Shaft Upper Bearing (Qty: 2) Tip: The steering shaft upper bearings are press fit.