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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover
    • J 41688 Centering Sphere Installer
  1. Remove the lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

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


    Object Number: 324919  Size: SH
  6. Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control.
  7. Use a screwdriver to pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column jacket assembly.

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


    Object Number: 324925  Size: SH
  11. Remove the following items from the steering shaft assembly:
  12. 7.1. The steering shaft seal (6)
    7.2. The sensor retainer (5)
    7.3. The lower spring retainer (4)
    7.4. Dispose of the lower spring retainer (4)
    7.5. The lower bearing spring (3)
    7.6. The lower bearing seat (2)
    7.7. The adapter and bearing assembly (1)

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

  14. Object Number: 324937  Size: SH
  15. Install the tilt lever and tilt the column to the upright position.
  16. Remove the upper tilt head assembly with the steering shaft assembly.

  17. Object Number: 299889  Size: SH

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

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

  19. Object Number: 295954  Size: SH
  20. 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.

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

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