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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2003 🢒 CTS - RHD 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Steering Column Tilt Head Replacement

Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 306307 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
  4. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
  5. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
  6. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) using J 21854-01 .

    7. Object Number: 420224 Size: SH
  7. Install the tilt lever into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
  8. Pull back on the tilt lever and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
  9. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly (3) from the steering column jacket assembly (2).
  10. Remove the tilt lever.
  11. Remove the lower bearing and sensor. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor or Steering Shaft Lower Bearing Replacement .

    12. Object Number: 667564 Size: SH
  12. Remove the steering shaft (1) from the steering column tilt head assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 667564 Size: SH
  1. Install the steering shaft (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
  2. Install the lower bearing and sensor. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor or Steering Shaft Lower Bearing Replacement .

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

    4. Install the tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft (3) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).

    Important: The steering wheel lock shoes must be resting on the bar in the steering column jacket assembly.

  4. Align the steering column tilt head assembly with the pivot pin holes on the steering column jacket assembly.

    5. Object Number: 420225 Size: SH
  5. Lubricate the pivot pins with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 99723).

    6. Install the 2 pivot pins into the steering column support assembly.

  6. Stake the pins in 3 places.
  7. Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
  8. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
  9. Install the ignition lock cylinder case assembly. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
  10. Install the steering column to the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.