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

Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column 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 assembly only.
5. Remove the linear shift and the automatic shift lock control.
6. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
7. Remove the sensor retainer (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
8. Remove the dual triangle sensor assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).





9. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering column shaft assembly.





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





11. Install the tilt lever into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
12. Pull back on the tilt lever and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
13. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering column shaft assembly from the steering column jacket assembly (2).
14. Remove the tilt lever.





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





16. Remove the 4 TORX (R) head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
17. Discard the 4 TORX (R) head screws.
18. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.