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Steering Column Tilt Head Replacement



Steering Column Tilt Head Replacement

Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover


Removal Procedure





Caution: SIR Caution (SIR Caution)
1. Disable the SIR module. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair) .
Remove the turn signal switch housing. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Housing Replacement (Turn Signal Switch Housing Replacement) .
2. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement (Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement) .
3. Remove the pivot pins (1) using J 21854-01 .




4. Pull the tilt arm in order to disengage the steering wheel lock shoes from the dowel pins (2) in the steering column support assembly.




5. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1).



Installation Procedure





1. Install the steering column tilt head assembly (1).




2. Using the tilt lever position, lock the shoes to the dowel pins (2).
3. Rotate the tilt head assembly (1) in order to align the holes for the pivot pins.




4. Install the 2 pivot pins by performing the following steps:

1. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with, GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
2. Press the pivot pins (1) until the pins are firmly seated.
3. Stake the pivot pins at three new locations (1).

5. Install the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement (Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement) .
6. Install the turn signal switch housing. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Housing Replacement (Turn Signal Switch Housing Replacement) .
7. Enable the SIR module. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair) .