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Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 420219  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the turn signal switch housing. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
  3. Remove the tilt spring only. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
  4. Remove the linear shift assembly and the automatic transmission shift lock control only. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
  5. Remove 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly using J 21854-01 .

  6. Object Number: 420221  Size: SH
  7. If the steering shaft position sensor is present, perform the following steps:
  8. 6.1. Remove the boot (5).
    6.2. Remove the steering shaft seal (4).
    6.3. Remove the sensor retainer (3).
    6.4. Remove the sensor locator (2).
    6.5. Remove the steering shaft position sensor (1).

    Object Number: 420222  Size: SH
  9. If you do not have a steering shaft position sensor, perform the following:
  10. 7.1. Remove the boot (4).
    7.2. Remove the steering shaft seal (3).
    7.3. Remove the sensor retainer (2).
    7.4. Remove the boot seal (1).

    Object Number: 420256  Size: SH
  11. Remove the 3 flat head screws.
  12. Remove the cable support bracket.

  13. Object Number: 420224  Size: SH
  14. Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) with the steering shaft (3) still attached.

  15. Object Number: 516127  Size: SH
  16. Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly (2).

  17. Object Number: 306318  Size: SH

    Important: Mark the race and upper shaft (1) and the lower steering shaft (2) to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

  18. Tilt the upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the steering shaft assembly and disengage.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 299888  Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the race and upper shaft assembly with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
  2. Align the marks on the race and upper shaft assembly with the lower shaft assembly marks you made from the disassemble procedure.
  3. Install the lower shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly.

  4. Object Number: 420256  Size: SH
  5. Install the cable support bracket.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Lubricate the 3 flat head screws with LOCTITE® 242, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489).
  8. Install the 3 flat head screws.

    Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 420222  Size: SH
  9. If no steering shaft position sensor is present, perform the following steps:
  10. 6.1. Install the boot seal (1).
    6.2. Install the sensor retainer (2).
    6.3. Install the steering shaft seal (3).
    6.4. Install the boot (4).

    Object Number: 420221  Size: SH
  11. If a steering shaft position sensor is present, perform the following steps:
  12. 7.1. Install the steering shaft position sensor (1).

    The steering shaft position sensor must be aligned to the 9 o'clock position.

    7.2. Install the sensor locator (2).
    7.3. Install the sensor retainer (3).
    7.4. Install the steering shaft seal (4).
    7.5. Install the boot (5).

    Object Number: 516127  Size: SH
  13. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

  14. Object Number: 420224  Size: SH
  15. Install the tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft (3) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).

  16. Object Number: 420225  Size: SH

    Important: Once the steering column support and the pivot pins have been staked 3 times, replace the steering column support.

  17. Lubricate the pivot pins with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
  18. Install the 2 pivot pins onto the steering column support assembly. Stake the pins in 3 places.

    Caution: Improper routing of the wire harness assembly may damage the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. This may result in a malfunction of the coil, which may cause personal injury.

  19. Install the linear shift assembly and the automatic transmission shift lock control only. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
  20. Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
  21. Install the turn signal switch housing. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
  22. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.