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For 1990-2009 cars only

Disassembly Procedure

Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

  1. Remove the shift lever. Refer to Shift Lever - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  2. Remove the lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  3. Remove the tilt spring assembly. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  4. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

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

  8. Object Number: 324909  Size: SH
  9. Remove the hexagon flanged head bolt.
  10. Remove the ball and actuator assembly (2).
  11. Remove the shift lever clevis (1).

  12. Object Number: 324897  Size: SH
  13. Remove the 2 oval head 6-lobed socket tapping screws from the shift gate.
  14. Remove the park lock cable assembly.

  15. Object Number: 324900  Size: SH
  16. Remove the hexagon flange head bolt.
  17. Remove the cable shift cam assembly (1).
  18. Remove the cam bushing (2) from the cable shift cam assembly (1).

  19. Object Number: 324902  Size: SH
  20. Remove 3 flat head 6-lobed socket tapping screws.
  21. Remove the gearshift lever assembly support bracket.

  22. Object Number: 306307  Size: SH
  23. Remove 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column support assembly (1) using the J 21854-01  (2).

  24. Object Number: 306309  Size: SH
  25. Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering column jacket (2) with the lower steering shaft (3) still attached.

  26. Object Number: 306316  Size: SH
  27. Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly (2).

  28. Object Number: 306318  Size: SH

    Important: Mark the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly before disassembly. Failure to assemble the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly correctly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

  29. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly (1) 90 degrees to the lower shaft assembly (2).
  30. Disengage the race and upper shaft assembly (1) from the lower shaft assembly (2).

  31. Object Number: 306322  Size: SH
  32. Remove the 4 TORX® screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).

  33. Object Number: 360606  Size: SH
  34. Remove the steering column seal (3) from the adapter and bearing assembly (2).

  35. Object Number: 524142  Size: SH
  36. Remove the EVO sensor assembly from the end of the steering shaft assembly.
  37. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (2) from the jacket assembly (1).