Steering Column Tilt Head Replacement

Steering Column Tilt Head Replacement

Tools Required
* J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover
* J 23653-SIR Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor
* J 42137 Cam Orientation Plate Adapter

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution (SIR Caution).
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).




2. Remove the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
3. Compress the cam orientation plate using J 23653-SIR and J 42137.
Remove the bearing retainer from the shaft.




4. Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137 from the steering column.
5. Remove and dispose the bearing retainer (3).
6. Remove the cam orientation plate (2).
7. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (1).




8. Remove the upper bearing spring (3).
9. Remove the upper bearing inner race seat (2).
10. Remove the inner race (1).




11. Remove the pivot pins (1) using J 21854-01.




12. Pull the tilt arm in order to disengage the steering wheel lock shoes from the dowel pins (2) in the steering column support assembly.




13. Remove the housing and bearing assembly (1).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the housing and bearing assembly (1).




2. Using the tilt lever position, lock the shoes to the dowel pins (2).
3. Rotate the tilt head assembly (1) in order to align the holes for the pivot pins.




4. Install the 2 pivot pins by performing the following steps:

1. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with, GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
2. Press the pivot pins (1) until the pins are firmly seated.
3. Stake the pivot pins at three new locations (1).




5. Install the inner race (1).
6. Install the upper bearing inner race seat (2).
7. Install the upper bearing spring (3).




8. Install the turn signal cancel cam assembly (1).
9. Install the cam orientation plate (2).
10. Install the bearing retainer (3).




11. Install the bearing retainer ring to the steering shaft.
Compress the cam orientation plate using J 23653-SIR and J 42137.
12. Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137.
13. Install the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
14. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).