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Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly


Tools Required:
J 23653 Lock Plate Compressor.
J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover.

Remove or Disconnect
1. Do all steps, "Remove or Disconnect", COIL ASSEMBLY, SRS Coil Assembly
2. Do steps 2 through 7, "Remove or Disconnect", UPPER TILT HEAD COMPONENTS, Upper Tilt Head Components
3. Do steps 6 and 7, "Remove or Disconnect", T/S & MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ASSEMBLY, Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly
4. Do steps 2 through 6, "Remove or Disconnect", LINEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY (REMOVAL), Linear Shift Assembly (C/S Only) (column shift only)
5. Do steps 6 through 8, "Remove or Disconnect", LOCK MODULE ASSEMBLY, Lock Module Assembly
6. Do steps 4 and 5, "Remove or Disconnect", TILT SPRING, Tilt Spring

Tilt Steering Column:





Removing Pivot Pin:





7. Two pivot pins (56) using J 21854-01.
8. Steering column tilt head assembly (26).
Pull tilt arm to disengage steering wheel lock shoes from dowel pins in steering column support assembly (57).

Install or Connect

NOTICE: Refer to the fastener precautions NOTICE. Technician Safety Information Failure to do so may result in component damage or malfunction of steering column.

Removing Pivot Pin:





1. Steering column tilt head assembly (26).
- Using tilt lever position lock shoes to dowel pins.
- Rotate head assembly (26) until holes for pivot pins (56) line up.

2. Two pivot pins (56).
A. Lubricate with lithium grease.
B. Press pins until firmly seated two places.
C. Stake pins (56) three locations two places.

3. Do step 2, "Install or Connect", TILT SPRING, Tilt Spring
4. Do steps 2 through 4, "Install or Connect", LOCK MODULE ASSEMBLY, Lock Module Assembly
5. Do steps 1 through 6, "Install or Connect", UPPER TILT HEAD COMPONENTS, Upper Tilt Head Components
6. Do steps 1 through 6, "Install or Connect", LINEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY (REMOVAL), in this section (Column shift only)
7. Do steps 1 through 4, "Install or Connect", T/S & MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ASSEMBLY, Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly
8. Do all steps, "Install or Connect", COIL ASSEMBLY. SRS Coil Assembly