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Steering Column Jacket Replacement Tilt Column

Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1492302  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  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 electrical BTSI actuator.

  5. Remove the ignition switch and lock housing. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .
  6. Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  7. Remove the lower shaft bearing assembly.

  8. Object Number: 295948  Size: SH
  9. Remove the pivot pins (1) using J 21854-01 .

  10. Object Number: 338062  Size: SH
  11. Pull the tilt arm in order to disengage the steering wheel lock shoes from the dowel pins (2) in the steering column support assembly.

  12. Object Number: 338016  Size: SH
  13. Remove the steering column housing assembly (1).
  14. Remove the steering shaft assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 338016  Size: SH
  1. Install the steering shaft assembly into the steering column housing.
  2. Install the steering column housing assembly (1).

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

  6. Object Number: 299893  Size: SH
  7. Install the 2  new pivot pins by performing the following steps:
  8. 5.1. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with, GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
    5.2. Press the pivot pins (1) until the pins are firmly seated.
    5.3. Stake the pivot pins at three new locations (1).

    Object Number: 1492302  Size: SH
  9. Install the lower shaft bearing assembly.
  10. Install the upper intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  11. Install the ignition switch and lock housing. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .
  12. If necessary, install the linear shift assemby. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
  13. Install the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
  14. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Steering Column Jacket Replacement Standard Column

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1492302  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the ignition switch and lock housing assembly. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .
  4. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  5. If necessary, remove the linear shift assembly. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
  6. Remove the lower shaft bearing assembly.

  7. Object Number: 389648  Size: SH
  8. Remove the steering shaft assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).

  9. Object Number: 389651  Size: SH
  10. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (1) from the steering column support assembly (2).
  11. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws (1).
  12. Remove the steering column support assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 389651  Size: SH
  1. Attach the steering column support assembly (2) to the steering column jacket assembly (3) with 4 TORX® head screws (1).
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 389648  Size: SH
  3. Install the steering shaft assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly (2).

  4. Object Number: 1492302  Size: SH
  5. Install the lower shaft bearing assembly.
  6. If necessary, install the linear shift assembly. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
  7. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  8. Install the ignition switch and lock housing assembly. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .
  9. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.