Steering Column Jacket Replacement

Steering Column Jacket Replacement

Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover


Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution (SIR Caution) .
1. Disable the SIR coil. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (Steering Wheel Replacement) .
3. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (without JL7) (Steering Column Replacement (without JL7))Steering Column Replacement (with JL7) (Steering Column Replacement (with JL7)) .
4. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement (Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement) .
5. Remove the wire harness assembly only. Refer to Steering Column Wiring Harness Replacement (Steering Column Wiring Harness Replacement) .
6. Remove the telescope drive motor assembly and cable only. Refer to Telescope Actuator Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. Remove the tilt drive motor assembly and cable only. Refer to Tilt Motor Replacement (Service and Repair) .




8. Remove one TORX(R) head screw from the control module.
9. Slide the control module out from the steering column.




10. Remove the following components:

1. The boot seal (5)
2. The steering shaft seal (4)
3. The sensor retainer (3)
4. The sensor locator (2)

11. The steering wheel position sensor (1). Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering (Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering) .




12. Remove one TORX(R) head screw from the bottom of the gearshift and tilt motor bracket.
13. Remove the bracket.




14. Gently pry the lower shield assembly off of the steering column.




15. Remove 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly using J 21854-01 .




16. Unscrew the lead screw.




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




18. 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.


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




20. Remove two TORX(R) screws from the dampener.




21. Remove and discard 4 support screws from the steering column support.
22. Remove the steering column support.
23. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

1. Install the steering column support and secure the support using 4 support screws.

Tighten the screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).





2. Install two TORX(R) screws into the dampener.

Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).






Important: Use the alignment marks from the disassemble procedure. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.


3. Apply GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516) to the race and upper shaft assembly.
4. Align the marks on the race and upper shaft assembly with the lower shaft assembly.
5. Install the lower shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly.




6. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the tilt head assembly (1).




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




8. Install the lead screw.




9. Lubricate the pivot pins with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
Install the 2 pivot pins onto the steering column support assembly.




10. Align and snap the lower shield assembly onto the steering column.




11. Install the bracket.
12. Install one TORX(R) head screw to the bottom of the gearshift and tilt motor bracket.

Tighten the screw to 3 N.m (27 lb in).





13. Install the following components:

1. The steering wheel position sensor (1). Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering (Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering) .
2. The sensor locator (2)
3. The sensor retainer (3)
4. The steering shaft seal (4)
5. The boot seal (5)





14. Slide the control module into position.
15. Install one retaining screw.

Tighten the screw to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Coil Caution .
16. Install the tilt drive motor assembly and cable only. Refer to Tilt Motor Replacement (Service and Repair) .
17. Install the telescope drive motor assembly and cable only. Refer to Telescope Actuator Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) .
18. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement (Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement) .
19. Install the wire harness assembly only. Refer to Steering Column Wiring Harness Replacement (Steering Column Wiring Harness Replacement) .
20. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (without JL7) (Steering Column Replacement (without JL7))Steering Column Replacement (with JL7) (Steering Column Replacement (with JL7)) .
21. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (Steering Wheel Replacement) .
22. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair) .