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Disassembly Procedure

Tools Required
J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

  1. Remove the lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tilt spring assembly. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

  3. Object Number: 324887  Size: SH
  4. Remove 2 pan head tapping screws from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.
  5. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.

  6. Object Number: 324919  Size: SH
  7. Remove the electrical brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) actuator.
  8. Use a screwdriver in order to pry the electrical BTSI actuator from the steering column jacket assembly.

  9. Object Number: 324921  Size: SH
  10. Remove 3 flat head 6-lobed socket tapping screws from the linear shift assembly.
  11. Remove the linear shift assembly.

  12. Object Number: 324925  Size: SH
  13. Remove the steering shaft seal (6).
  14. Remove the sensor retainer (5).
  15. Remove the lower spring retainer (4).
  16. Remove the lower bearing spring (3).
  17. Remove the lower bearing seat (2).
  18. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).

  19. Object Number: 324933  Size: SH
  20. Remove 2 pivot pins from the steering column support assembly using the J 21854-01 .

  21. Object Number: 324937  Size: SH
  22. Install the tilt lever. Tilt the column to the upright position.
  23. Remove the upper tilt head assembly with the steering shaft assembly.

  24. Object Number: 324936  Size: SH
  25. Remove the steering shaft assembly (1).

  26. Object Number: 295954  Size: SH

    Important: Mark the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly in order to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

  27. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the lower shaft assembly and disengage. If necessary, remove and discard the old centering sphere and spring.

  28. Object Number: 299877  Size: SH
  29. Remove 4 TORX® head screws from the steering column support assembly (2).
  30. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket (3).