Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement Power Tilt\\Telescope, Column Shift
Tools Required
J 21854-01
Pivot Pin Remover
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in SIR.
- Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement
.
- Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
.
- Remove the steering wheel theft deterrent lock assembly. Refer to
Theft Deterrent Module Replacement
.
- Remove the linear shift assembly, shift lever and the A/T shift lock control only. Refer to
Linear Shift Assembly Replacement
.
- Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to
Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement
.
- Remove the wire harness assembly only. Refer to
Steering Column Wiring Harness Assembly Replacement
.
- Remove the telescope drive motor assembly and cable only. Refer to
Telescope Actuator Assembly Replacement
.
- Remove the tilt drive motor assembly and cable only. Refer to
Tilt Motor Replacement
.
- Remove 1 TORX® head screw from the tilt and telescope module.
- Slide the control module out from the steering column.
- Remove the following components:
12.2. | The steering shaft seal (4) |
12.3. | The sensor retainer (3) |
12.4. | The sensor locator (2) |
- Remove the steering wheel position sensor (1). Refer to
Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering
.
- Remove the lower bearing adapter from
the steering column jacket assembly.
- Remove 1 TORX® head screw from the bottom of the gearshift and tilt motor bracket.
- Remove the bracket.
- Gently pry the lower shield assembly off of the steering column.
- Remove 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly
using
J 21854-01
.
- Unscrew the lead screw.
- Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) with the steering
shaft (3) still attached.
- Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly (2).
- Remove the bearing assembly from the tilt head assembly.
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.
- Tilt the upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the steering shaft assembly and disengage.
- Remove 2 TORX® screws from the dampener.
- Remove and discard 4 support screws from the steering column support.
- Remove the steering column support.
- Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the steering column support and secure using 4 support screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Install 2 TORX® screws into the dampener.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).
Important: Use the alignment marks from the disassemble procedure. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.
- Apply GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516) to the race and upper shaft assembly.
- Align the marks on the race and upper shaft assembly with the lower shaft assembly.
- Install the lower shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly.
- Install the bearing assembly into the tilt head assembly.
- Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the tilt head assembly (1).
- Install the steering column tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft assembly (3) into
the steering column jacket assembly (2).
- Screw in the lead screw.
- Lubricate the pivot pins with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
Install the 2 pivot pins onto the steering column support assembly.
- Align and snap the lower shield assembly onto the steering column.
- Install the bracket.
- Install 1 TORX® head screw to the bottom of the gearshift and tilt motor bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
- Install the lower bearing adapter to
the steering column jacket assembly.
- Install the following components:
15.2. | The sensor locator (2) |
15.3. | The sensor retainer (3) |
15.4. | The steering shaft seal (4) |
- Slide the control module into position.
- Install 1 retaining screw.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
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.
- Install the tilt drive motor assembly and cable only. Refer to
Tilt Motor Replacement
.
- Install the telescope drive motor assembly and cable only. Refer to
Telescope Actuator Assembly Replacement
.
- Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to
Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement
.
- Install the linear shift assembly, shift lever and the A/T shift lock control only. Refer to
Linear Shift Assembly Replacement
.
- Install the wire harness assembly only. Refer to
Steering Column Wiring Harness Assembly Replacement
.
- Install the steering wheel theft deterrent lock assembly. Refer to
Theft Deterrent Module Replacement
.
- Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
.
- Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement
.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in SIR.
Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement Power Tilt\\Telescope, Floor Shift
Tools Required
J 21854-01
Pivot Pin Remover
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
- Disable the SIR coil. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in SIR.
- Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement
.
- Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
.
- Remove the steering wheel theft deterrent lock assembly. Refer to
Theft Deterrent Module Replacement
- Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to
Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement
.
- Remove the wire harness assembly only. Refer to
Steering Column Wiring Harness Assembly Replacement
.
- Remove the telescope drive motor assembly and cable only. Refer to
Telescope Actuator Assembly Replacement
.
- Remove the tilt drive motor assembly and cable only. Refer to
Tilt Motor Replacement
.
- Remove 1 TORX® head screw from the control module.
- Slide the control module out from the steering column.
- Remove the following components:
11.2. | The steering shaft seal (4) |
11.3. | The sensor retainer (3) |
11.4. | The sensor locator (2) |
- The steering wheel position sensor (1). Refer to
Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering
.
- Remove the lower bearing adapter from
the steering column jacket assembly.
- Remove 1 TORX® head screw from the bottom of the gearshift and tilt motor bracket.
- Remove the bracket.
- Gently pry the lower shield assembly off of the steering column.
- Remove 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly
using
J 21854-01
.
- Unscrew the lead screw.
- Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) with the steering shaft (3)
still attached.
- Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly (2).
- Remove the bearing assembly from the tilt head assembly.
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.
- Tilt the upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the steering shaft assembly and disengage.
- Remove 2 TORX® screws from the dampener.
- Remove and discard 4 support screws from the steering column support.
- Remove the steering column support.
- Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the steering column support and secure the support using 4 support screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Install 2 TORX® screws into the dampener.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).
Important: Use the alignment marks from the disassemble procedure. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.
- Apply GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516) to the race and upper shaft assembly.
- Align the marks on the race and upper shaft assembly with the lower shaft assembly.
- Install the lower shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly.
- Install the bearing assembly into the tilt head assembly.
- Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the tilt head assembly (1).
- Install the tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft assembly (3) into the jacket assembly (2).
- Install the lead screw.
- Lubricate the pivot pins with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
Install the 2 pivot pins onto the steering column
support assembly.
- Align and snap the lower shield assembly onto the steering column.
- Install the bracket.
- Install 1 TORX® head screw to the bottom of the gearshift and tilt motor bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 3 N·m (26 lb in).
- Install the lower bearing adapter to
the steering column jacket assembly.
- Install the following components:
15.2. | The sensor locator (2) |
15.3. | The sensor retainer (3) |
15.4. | The steering shaft seal (4) |
- Slide the control module into position.
- Install 1 retaining screw.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
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.
- Install the tilt drive motor assembly and cable only. Refer to
Tilt Motor Replacement
.
- Install the telescope drive motor assembly and cable only. Refer to
Telescope Actuator Assembly Replacement
.
- Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to
Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement
.
- Install the wire harness assembly only. Refer to
Steering Column Wiring Harness Assembly Replacement
.
- Install the steering wheel theft deterrent lock assembly. Refer to
Theft Deterrent Module Replacement
.
- Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
.
- Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement
.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in SIR.
Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement Manual Tilt, Floor Shift
Tools Required
J 21854-01
Pivot Pin Remover
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
- Disable the SIR coil. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in SIR.
- Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement
.
- Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
.
- Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to
Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection
.
- Remove the steering wheel theft deterrent lock assembly. Refer to
Theft Deterrent Module Replacement
.
- Remove the wire harness assembly only. Refer to
Steering Column Wiring Harness Assembly Replacement
.
- Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to
Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement
.
- Remove the tilt spring. Refer to
Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement
.
- Remove the following parts from the steering column support assembly:
9.2. | The steering shaft seal (2) |
9.3. | The sensor retainer (3) |
9.5. | The retaining ring (5) |
- Remove the lower bearing adapter from
the steering column jacket assembly.
- Remove the 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly
using
J 21854-01
.
- Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) with the steering shaft (3) still attached.
- Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly (2).
- Remove the bearing assembly from the tilt head assembly.
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.
- Tilt the upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the steering shaft assembly and disengage.
Installation Procedure
Important: Use the alignment marks from the disassemble procedure. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.
- Apply GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516) to the race and upper shaft assembly.
- Align the marks on the race and upper shaft assembly with the lower shaft assembly.
- Install the lower shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly.
- Install the bearing assembly into the tilt head assembly.
- Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the tilt head assembly (1).
- Install the steering column tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft assembly (3) into the steering column support assembly (2).
Important: Replace the steering column support assembly if the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times.
- Lubricate the pivot pins with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
Install the 2 pivot pins onto the steering column support assembly.
Stake the pins in 3 places.
- Install the lower bearing adapter to
the steering column jacket assembly.
- Install the following parts onto the steering column support assembly:
9.1. | The retaining ring (5) |
9.3. | The sensor retainer (3) |
9.4. | The steering shaft seal (2) |
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.
- Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to
Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement
.
- Install the wire harness assembly only. Refer to
Steering Column Wiring Harness Assembly Replacement
.
- Install the tilt spring only. Refer to
Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement
.
- Install the steering wheel theft deterrent lock assembly. Refer to
Theft Deterrent Module Replacement
.
- Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
.
- Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement
.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in SIR.
Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement Manual Tilt, Column Shift
Tools Required
J 21854-01
Pivot Pin Remover
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
- Disable the SIR coil. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in SIR.
- Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement
.
- Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
.
- Remove the steering wheel theft deterrent lock assembly. Refer to
Theft Deterrent Module Replacement
.
- Remove the wire harness assembly only. Refer to
Steering Column Wiring Harness Assembly Replacement
.
- Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to
Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement
.
- Remove the linear shift assembly, the A/T shift lock control assembly, and the shift lever only. Refer to
Linear Shift Assembly Replacement
.
- Remove the tilt spring only. Refer to
Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement
.
- If a steering shaft position sensor is present, remove the following parts from the steering column support
assembly:
9.2. | The steering shaft seal (2). |
9.3. | The sensor retainer (3). |
9.5. | The retaining ring (5). |
- Remove the following parts from the steering column support assembly:
10.2. | The steering shaft seal (2) |
10.3. | The sensor retainer (3) |
10.4. | The retaining ring (4) |
- Remove the lower bearing adapter from
the steering column jacket assembly.
- Remove the 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly
using
J 21854-01
.
- Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) with the steering shaft (3) still attached.
- Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly (2).
- Remove the bearing assembly from the tilt head assembly.
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.
- Tilt the upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the steering shaft assembly and disengage.
Installation Procedure
Important: Use the alignment marks from the disassemble procedure. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.
- Apply GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516) to the race and upper shaft assembly.
- Align the marks on the race and upper shaft assembly with the lower shaft assembly.
- Install the lower shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly.
- Install the bearing assembly into the tilt head assembly.
- Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the tilt head assembly (1).
- Install the steering column tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft assembly (3) into the steering column support assembly (2).
Important: Once the steering column support and the pivot pins have been staked 3 times, replace the steering column support.
- Lubricate the pivot pins with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
Install the 2 pivot pins onto the steering column support assembly.
Stake the pivot pins in 3 places.
- Install the lower bearing adapter to
the steering column jacket assembly.
- If a steering shaft position sensor is present, install the following parts to the steering column support
assembly:
9.1. | The retaining ring (5). |
9.3. | The sensor retainer (3). |
9.4. | The steering shaft seal (2). |
- If a steering shaft position sensor is not used, install the following parts to the steering column support assembly:
10.2. | The retaining ring (4). |
10.3. | The sensor retainer (3). |
10.4. | The steering shaft seal (2). |
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.
- Install the linear shift assembly, the A/T shift lock control assembly, and switch lever only. Refer to
Linear Shift Assembly Replacement
.
- Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to
Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement
.
- Install the wire harness assembly only. Refer to
Steering Column Wiring Harness Assembly Replacement
.
- Install the tilt spring only. Refer to
Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement
.
- Install the steering wheel theft deterrent lock assembly. Refer to
Theft Deterrent Module Replacement
.
- Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
.
- Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement
.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in SIR.