Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Disassemble - Lean Shaft

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

- Tools Required
- J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
3. Remove the electronic lock module assembly.
4. Remove the tilt spring only.
5. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
6. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.





7. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using J 21854-01.





8. Install the tilt knob into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
9. 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.
10. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly from the steering column support assembly (2).
11. Remove the tilt knob.





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





13. Remove the 4 TORX (R) screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
14. Discard the 4 TORX (R) head screws.
15. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.