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

Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover


    Object Number: 664274  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 steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  3. Remove the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  4. Remove the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  5. Remove the linear shift and the automatic shift lock control. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  6. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
  7. Remove the sensor retainer (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
  8. Remove the dual triangle sensor assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).

  9. Object Number: 343881  Size: SH
  10. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering column shaft assembly.

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

  13. Object Number: 664273  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 column shaft assembly from the steering column jacket assembly (2).
  17. Remove the tilt lever.

  18. Object Number: 664272  Size: SH
  19. Remove the steering column shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

  20. Object Number: 306322  Size: SH
  21. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
  22. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws.
  23. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.

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

Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover


    Object Number: 343881  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 steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  3. Remove the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  4. Remove the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  5. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
  6. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.

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

  9. Object Number: 322998  Size: SH
  10. Install the tilt knob into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
  11. Pull back on the tilt knob and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
  12. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly from the steering column support assembly (2).
  13. Remove the tilt knob.

  14. Object Number: 664272  Size: SH
  15. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

  16. Object Number: 306322  Size: SH
  17. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
  18. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws.
  19. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.