Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Disassemble

- Tools Required
- J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.
2. Remove the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Tilt Column).
3. Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever - Disassemble - Off Vehicle.
4. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.
Refer to Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle.
5. Remove the tilt spring assembly. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle.
6. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column jacket assembly.





7. To break the linear shift assembly down refer to Linear Shift Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle.
8. Remove the 3 TORX03 screws from the linear shift assembly.
9. Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column support assembly.





10. Remove the steering column seal (3) from the adapter and bearing assembly (2).
11. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (1).





12. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column support assembly (1) using J 21854-01 (2).





13. Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (2) with the lower steering shaft (3) still attached.





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

Important: Mark the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly before disassembly. Failure to assemble the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly correctly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.





15. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly (1) 90 degrees to the lower shaft assembly (2).
16. Disengage the race and upper shaft assembly (1) from the lower shaft assembly (2).





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