Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Disassemble

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

^ Tools Required
- J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil.
2. Remove the steering wheel from the column.
3. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
4. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
5. Remove the lock module assembly.
6. Remove the wire harness assembly only.
7. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only.
8. Remove the tilt spring.
9. Remove the following parts from the steering column support assembly:
9.1. The boot(1).
9.2. The steering shaft seal (2).
9.3. The sensor retainer (3).
9.4. The dual triangle sensor assembly (4).
9.5. The retaining ring (5).





10. Remove the 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly using J21854-01.





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





12. 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 turned 180 degrees.

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