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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 XLR 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement

Special Tools

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR coil. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
  3. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.
  4. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement.
  5. Remove the wire harness assembly only. Refer to Steering Column Wiring Harness Assembly Replacement.
  6. Remove the telescope drive motor assembly and cable only. Refer to Telescope Actuator Assembly Replacement.
  7. Remove the tilt drive motor assembly and cable only. Refer to Tilt Motor Replacement.

    8. Object Number: 626494 Size: SH
  8. Remove 1 TORX® head screw from the control module.
  9. Slide the control module out from the steering column.

    10. Object Number: 626495 Size: SH
  10. Remove the following components:
    11. 10.1. The boot seal (5)
    10.2. The steering shaft seal (4)
    10.3. The sensor retainer (3)
    10.4. The sensor locator (2)
  11. The steering wheel position sensor (1). Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering.

    12. Object Number: 626496 Size: SH
  12. Remove 1 TORX® head screw from the bottom of the gearshift and tilt motor bracket.
  13. Remove the bracket.

    14. Object Number: 588849 Size: SH
  14. Gently pry the lower shield assembly off of the steering column.

    15. Object Number: 420219 Size: SH
  15. Remove 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly using J 21854-01 .

    16. Object Number: 588876 Size: SH
  16. Unscrew the lead screw.

    17. Object Number: 626497 Size: SH
  17. Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) with the steering shaft (3) still attached.

    18. Object Number: 589411 Size: SH
  18. Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly (2).

    19. Object Number: 306318 Size: SH

    Note: 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.

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

    20. Object Number: 589407 Size: SH
  20. Remove 2 TORX® screws from the dampener.

    21. Object Number: 588877 Size: SH
  21. Remove and discard 4 support screws from the steering column support.
  22. Remove the steering column support.
  23. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 588877 Size: SH
  1. Install the steering column support and secure the support using 4 support screws and tighten to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

    2. Object Number: 589407 Size: SH
  2. Install 2 TORX® screws into the dampener and tighten to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

    3. Object Number: 299888 Size: SH

    Note: Use the alignment marks from the disassemble procedure. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

  3. Apply GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516) to the race and upper shaft assembly.
  4. Align the marks on the race and upper shaft assembly with the lower shaft assembly.
  5. Install the lower shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly.

    6. Object Number: 589411 Size: SH
  6. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the tilt head assembly (1).

    7. Object Number: 626497 Size: SH
  7. Install the tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft assembly (3) into the jacket assembly (2).

    8. Object Number: 588876 Size: SH
  8. Install the lead screw.

    9. Object Number: 626498 Size: SH
  9. Lubricate the pivot pins with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).

    10. Install the 2 pivot pins onto the steering column support assembly.


    Object Number: 588849 Size: SH
  10. Align and snap the lower shield assembly onto the steering column.

    11. Object Number: 626496 Size: SH
  11. Install the bracket.
  12. Install 1 TORX® head screw to the bottom of the gearshift and tilt motor bracket and tighten to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

    13. Object Number: 626495 Size: SH
  13. Install the following components:
    14. 13.1. The steering wheel position sensor (1). Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering.
    13.2. The sensor locator (2)
    13.3. The sensor retainer (3)
    13.4. The steering shaft seal (4)
    13.5. The boot seal (5)

    Object Number: 626494 Size: SH
  14. Slide the control module into position.
  15. Install 1 retaining screw and tighten to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

    16. Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Coil Warning in the Preface section.

  16. Install the tilt drive motor assembly and cable only. Refer to Tilt Motor Replacement.
  17. Install the telescope drive motor assembly and cable only. Refer to Telescope Actuator Assembly Replacement.
  18. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement.
  19. Install the wire harness assembly only. Refer to Steering Column Wiring Harness Assembly Replacement.
  20. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.
  21. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
  22. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.