Steering Column Tilt Head Replacement

Steering Column Tilt Head Replacement

Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Restraint System Service Precautions.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case.
4. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.
5. Remove the tilt spring.
6. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) using J 21854-01.

7. Install the tilt lever into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
8. 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.
9. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly (3) from the steering column jacket assembly (2).
10. Remove the tilt lever.
11. Remove the lower bearing and sensor.

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

Installation Procedure

1. Install the steering shaft (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
2. Install the lower bearing and sensor.

3. Install the steering shaft (3) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
Install the tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft (3) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).

Important: The steering wheel lock shoes must be resting on the bar in the steering column jacket assembly.

4. Align the steering column tilt head assembly with the pivot pin holes on the steering column jacket assembly.

5. Lubricate the pivot pins with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 99723).
Install the 2 pivot pins into the steering column support assembly.
6. Stake the pins in 3 places.
7. Install the tilt spring assembly only.
8. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only.
9. Install the ignition lock cylinder case assembly.
10. Install the steering column to the vehicle.
11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.