Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
2. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
3. If necessary, remove the linear shift assemby. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
4. Remove the ignition switch and lock housing. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .



5. Remove the pivot pins (1) using J 21854-01 .



6. Pull the tilt arm in order to disengage the steering wheel lock shoes from the dowel pins (2) in the steering column support assembly.



7. Remove the steering column housing assembly (1).

1. Install the steering column housing assembly (1).



2. Using the tilt lever, position the lock shoes to the dowel pins (2).
3. Rotate the tilt head assembly (1) in order to align the holes for the pivot pins.



4. Install the 2  new pivot pins by performing the following steps:

4.1.	Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with, GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).

4.2.	Press the pivot pins (1) until the pins are firmly seated.

4.3.	Stake the pivot pins at three new locations (1).

4.4.	Install the ignition switch and lock housing. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .

4.5.	If necessary, install the linear shift assemby. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .

4.6.	Install the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .

4.7.	Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR