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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2002 🢒 Sonoma Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift Tilt

Tools Required

    • J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover
    • J 41688 Tilt Centering Sphere Installer

    Object Number: 324887 Size: SH

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
  3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .
  4. Remove the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  5. Remove the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  6. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .
  7. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.

    8. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.


    Object Number: 324906 Size: SH

    Notice: Do not use excessive force when removing the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column. Using excessive force may cause damage to the automatic transmission shift lock control and/or the steering column.

  8. Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control in the following way:
    9. 8.1. Put the shift lever clevis into the NEUTRAL position.
    8.2. Use a small screwdriver to pry the automatic transmission shift lock control away from the steering column jacket assembly and the cable shift cam assembly.

    Object Number: 662202 Size: SH
  9. Remove the 3 flat head tapping screws from the linear shift assembly.

    10. Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column support assembly.


    Object Number: 389642 Size: SH
  10. Remove the inner boot seal (4).
  11. Remove the steering shaft seal (3) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  12. Remove the shaft seal retainer (2) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  13. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.

    14. Object Number: 306307 Size: SH
  14. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using J 21854-01 .

    15. Object Number: 322998 Size: SH
  15. Install the tilt lever into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
  16. Pull back on the tilt lever and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
  17. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly from the steering column jacket assembly (2).
  18. Remove the tilt lever.

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

    20. 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.

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

    22. Object Number: 299885 Size: SH
  22. Insert the race and upper shaft assembly (1) into J 41688 .
  23. Insert J 41688 into a vise.
  24. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction in order to disengage the centering sphere from the race and upper shaft assembly.
  25. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly (1) from J 41688 .
  26. Remove the shaft preload spring and the centering sphere fromJ 41688 .
  27. If necessary, discard the old centering sphere and the old shaft preload spring.

    28. Object Number: 306322 Size: SH
  28. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
  29. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws.
  30. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.

Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Floor Shift Tilt

Tools Required

    • J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover
    • J 41688 Tilt Centering Sphere Installer

    Object Number: 322982 Size: SH

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .
  3. Remove the electric park lock. Refer to Electric Park Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  4. Remove the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  5. Remove the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  6. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .
  7. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).
  8. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).

    9. Object Number: 389642 Size: SH
  9. Remove the inner boot seal (4).
  10. Remove the steering shaft seal (3) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  11. Remove the shaft seal retainer (2) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  12. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.

    13. Object Number: 306307 Size: SH
  13. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using J 21854-01 .

    14. Object Number: 322998 Size: SH
  14. Install the tilt lever into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
  15. Pull back on the tilt lever and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
  16. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly from the steering column support assembly (2).
  17. Remove the tilt lever.

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

    19. 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.

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

    21. Object Number: 299885 Size: SH
  21. Insert the race and upper shaft assembly (1) into J 41688 .
  22. Insert J 41688 into a vise.
  23. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction in order to disengage the centering sphere from the race and upper shaft assembly.
  24. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly from J 41688 .
  25. Remove the shaft preload spring and the centering sphere fromJ 41688 .
  26. If necessary, discard the old centering sphere and the old shaft preload spring.

    27. Object Number: 306322 Size: SH
  27. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
  28. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws.
  29. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.

Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift Standard


    Object Number: 324887 Size: SH

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
  3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .
  4. Remove the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  5. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .
  6. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.

    7. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.


    Object Number: 324906 Size: SH

    Notice: Do not use excessive force when removing the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column. Using excessive force may cause damage to the automatic transmission shift lock control and/or the steering column.

  7. Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control in the following way:
    8. 7.1. Put the shift lever clevis into the NEUTRAL position.
    7.2. Use a small screwdriver to pry the automatic transmission shift lock control away from the steering column jacket assembly and the cable shift cam assembly.

    Object Number: 662202 Size: SH
  8. Remove the 3 flat head tapping screws from the linear shift assembly.

    9. Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column support assembly.


    Object Number: 389642 Size: SH
  9. Remove the inner boot seal (4).
  10. Remove the steering shaft seal (3) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  11. Remove the shaft seal retainer (2) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  12. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.

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

    14. Object Number: 389651 Size: SH
  14. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (1) from the steering column support assembly (2).
  15. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws (1).
  16. Remove the steering column support assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).

Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Floor Shift Standard


    Object Number: 322982 Size: SH

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .
  3. Remove the electric park lock. Refer to Electric Park Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  4. Remove the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  5. Inspect the steering column assembly for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .
  6. Remove the 2 pan head screws (1) from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).
  7. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).

    8. Object Number: 389642 Size: SH
  8. Remove the inner boot seal (4).
  9. Remove the steering shaft seal (3) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  10. Remove the shaft seal retainer (2) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  11. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.

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

    13. Object Number: 389651 Size: SH
  13. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (1) from the steering column support assembly (2).
  14. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws (1).
  15. Remove the steering column support assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).