Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Disassemble

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

Tools Required
^ J21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
2. Remove the Turn signal switch housing.
3. Remove the tilt spring only.
4. Remove the linear shift assembly and the automatic transmission shift lock control only.





5. Remove 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly using J21854-01.
6. If the sensor assembly is present, perform the following steps.





6.1. Remove the boot (5)
6.2. Remove the steering shaft seal (4)
6.3. Remove the sensor retainer (3)
6.4. Remove the sensor locator (2)
6.5. Remove the sensor steer assembly (1)
7. If you do not have a sensor assembly, perform the following:





7.1. Remove the boot (4)
7.2. Remove the steering shaft seal (3)
7.3. Remove the sensor retainer (2)
7.4. Remove the boot seal (1)





8. Remove the 3 flat head screws.
9. Remove the cable support bracket.





10. Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering column-support assembly (2) with the steering shaft (3) still attached.





11. Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly (2).

Important: Mark the race and upper shaft (1) and the lower steering shaft (2) to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be tuned 180 degrees.





12. Tilt the upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the steering shaft assembly and disengage.