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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2009 🢒 Canyon Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover
    • J 38364 Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor
    • J 42137 Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor Adapter

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  2. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
  3. If necessary, remove the linear shift assembly. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
  4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 1650890 Size: SH
  5. Remove and discard the steering shaft lock plate retaining ring using compressor J 38364 and adapter J 42137 .

    6. Object Number: 1492301 Size: SH
  6. Remove the following parts from the steering column shaft:
    7. 6.1. The steering shaft upper bearing retainer
    6.2. The steering shaft upper bearing spring
    6.3. The steering shaft upper bearing

    Object Number: 295948 Size: SH
  7. Remove the steering column pivot pins (1) using remover J 21854-01 .

    8. Object Number: 338062 Size: SH
  8. Pull the tilt lever in order to disengage the lock shoes from the dowel pins (2) in the steering column housing support.

    9. Object Number: 338016 Size: SH
  9. Remove the steering column tilt head housing (1) from the steering column.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 338016 Size: SH
  1. Install the steering column tilt head housing (1) to the steering column.

    2. Object Number: 338067 Size: SH
  2. Using the tilt lever, position the lock shoes to the dowel pins (2).
  3. Rotate the steering column tilt head housing (1) in order to align the holes for the steering column pivot pins.

    4. Object Number: 299893 Size: SH
  4. Install the new steering column pivot pins by performing the following steps:
    5. 4.1. Lubricate the steering column pivot pins (1) with, GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
    4.2. Press the steering column pivot pins (1) until they are firmly seated.
    4.3. Stake the steering column pivot pins (1) at 3 locations each.

    Object Number: 1492301 Size: SH
  5. Install the following parts to the steering column shaft:
    6. 5.1. The steering shaft upper bearing
    5.2. The steering shaft upper bearing spring
    5.3. The steering shaft upper bearing retainer

    Object Number: 1650890 Size: SH
  6. Install a new steering shaft lock plate retaining ring using compressor J 38364 and adapter J 42137 .

    7. Firmly seat the new steering shaft lock plate retaining ring into the groove on the steering column shaft.

  7. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
  8. If necessary, install the linear shift assembly. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
  9. Install the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
  10. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .