Preliminary Procedures

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

1

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

2

Steering Column Tilt Head

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

3

Steering Shaft Upper Bearing (Qty: 2)

Tip
The steering shaft upper bearings are press fit.