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Tools Required

    • J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover
    • J 41688 Centering Sphere Installer

    Object Number: 322982  Size: SH

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the electronic column lock module. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  3. Remove the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  4. Remove the electric park lock. Refer to Electric Park Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  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).

  7. Object Number: 368504  Size: SH
  8. Remove the steering shaft seal (1).
  9. Remove the sensor retainer (2) from the adapter and bearing assembly.

  10. Object Number: 322997  Size: SH
  11. Remove the lower spring retainer (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
  12. Dispose of the lower spring retainer (1).
  13. Remove the lower bearing spring (2) from the steering shaft assembly.
  14. Remove the lower bearing seat (3) from the adapter and bearing assembly (4).
  15. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (4) from the steering shaft assembly.

  16. Object Number: 306307  Size: SH
  17. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using J 21854-01 .

  18. Object Number: 322998  Size: SH
  19. Install the tilt knob into the steering column tilt head assembly.
  20. Pull back on the tilt knob and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly down and away from the steering column.
  21. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly with the steering shaft assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2).
  22. Remove the tilt knob.

  23. Object Number: 306316  Size: SH

    Important: Mark the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly before disassembly. Failure to assemble the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly correctly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

  24. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

  25. Object Number: 306318  Size: SH
  26. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly (1) 90 degrees to the lower shaft assembly (2).
  27. Disengage the race and upper shaft assembly (1) from the lower shaft assembly (2).

  28. Object Number: 299885  Size: SH
  29. Insert the race and upper shaft assembly (1) into J 41688 .
  30. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction in order to disengage the centering sphere.
  31. Remove the shaft preload spring from the centering sphere.
  32. If necessary, discard the old centering sphere and the old joint preload spring.

  33. Object Number: 306322  Size: SH
  34. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
  35. Dispose of the 4 TORX® head screws.
  36. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.