Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case bracket. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Bracket Replacement .
2. Remove the steering column tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .

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Steering Column Pivot Pin (Qty: 2)

Procedure

1. Use remover J 21854-01 to remove the steering column pivot pins.
2. Before installing, lubricate the steering column pivot pins with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
3. Once installed, stake the steering column in 3 locations around each steering column pivot pin.

Special Tools

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

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Steering Column Tilt Head

Tip
Do not allow any debris into the steering column tilt head.

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Steering Shaft Upper Bearing (Qty: 2)

Tip
The steering shaft upper bearings are press fit.