Lower Bearing & Steering Column Jacket - Lean Shaft

Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)
^ Tools Required
- J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Removal Procedure





1. Caution:
Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.

Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.
3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case.
4. Remove the tilt spring only.
5. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection.
6. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.





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





8. Install the tilt knob into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
9. Pull back on the tilt knob and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
10. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly from the steering column support assembly (2).
11. Remove the tilt knob.





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





13. Remove the 4 TORX� head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
14. Discard the 4 TORX� head screws.
15. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.

Installation Procedure





1. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important:
Replace the steering column support assembly if the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times.

Attach the steering column support assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly with 4 new TORX� head screws (2).
^ Tighten the screws to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).





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





3. Install the steering column shaft assembly with the steering column tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly (2).
4. Move the tilt knob and push the steering column tilt head assembly up towards the steering column in order to lock the steering wheel lock shoes in place.





5. Important:
Replace the steering column support assembly if the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times.

Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
6. Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
7. Stake the steering column support assembly in 3 locations around each pivot pin (1).





8. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly by performing the following steps:
1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.





9. Important:
Be sure that the electrical contact of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) rests on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.

Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
10. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).
^ Tighten the screws to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
11. Install the tilt spring only.
12. Install the ignition lock cylinder case.
13. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.
14. Enable the SIR system.