Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble

Steering Column Jacket- Disassemble Off Vehicle

- Tools Required
- J 22635 Lock Shoe and Release Lever Pin Remover and Installer
- J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
2. Remove the tilt spring assembly.
3. Remove the 2 pivot pins (1) and (2) using J21854-01.





4. Use the tilt lever (2) to pull back on the steering column housing assembly (1) to release.
5. Remove the tilt lever (2).





6. Disassemble the steering column housing assembly, if needed:
6.1. Remove the bearing assembly (12).
6.2. Remove the wire protector shield (9).
6.3. Remove the switch actuator rack (17) and the rack preload spring (16).
6.4. Remove the drive shaft (8).
6.5. Remove the switch actuator sector (13).
6.6. Release the release lever pin (3) using J22635.
6.7. Remove the shoe release lever (2).
6.8. Remove the release lever spring (4).
6.9. Remove the dowel pin (7).
6.10. Remove the steering wheel lock shoes (10) and (11) using J 22635 and the
shoe springs (5).
6.11. Remove the bearing assembly (1).