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Steering Shaft 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 in SIR.
  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 electrical brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) actuator.

  5. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly. Refer to Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Spring Replacement .
  6. Remove the ignition switch and lock housing. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .
  7. Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  8. Remove the lower shaft bearing assembly.

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

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

  13. Object Number: 338016  Size: SH
  14. Remove the steering column housing assembly (1).
  15. 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 assembly. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
  13. Install the turn signal cancel cam assembly. Refer to Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Spring Replacement .
  14. Install the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
  15. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR