Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.




1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
2. Remove the turn signal switch housing. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
3. Remove the tilt spring only. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
4. Remove the linear shift assembly and the automatic transmission shift lock control only. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
5. Remove 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly using J 21854-01 .



6. If the steering shaft position sensor is present, perform the following steps:

6.1.	Remove the boot (5).

6.2.	Remove the steering shaft seal (4).

6.3.	Remove the sensor retainer (3).

6.4.	Remove the sensor locator (2).

6.5.	Remove the steering shaft position sensor (1).




7. If you do not have a steering shaft position sensor, perform the following:

7.1.	Remove the boot (4).

7.2.	Remove the steering shaft seal (3).

7.3.	Remove the sensor retainer (2).

7.4.	Remove the boot seal (1).




8. Remove the 3 flat head screws.
9. Remove the cable support bracket.



10. Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) with the steering shaft (3) still attached.



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




Important: Mark the race and upper shaft (1) and the lower steering shaft (2) to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

12. Tilt the upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the steering shaft assembly and disengage.

1. Lubricate the race and upper shaft assembly with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).
2. Align the marks on the race and upper shaft assembly with the lower shaft assembly marks you made from the disassemble procedure.
3. Install the lower shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly.



4. Install the cable support bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

5. Lubricate the 3 flat head screws with LOCTITE® 242, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489).

Install the 3 flat head screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




6. If no steering shaft position sensor is present, perform the following steps:

6.1.	Install the boot seal (1).

6.2.	Install the sensor retainer (2).

6.3.	Install the steering shaft seal (3).

6.4.	Install the boot (4).




7. If a steering shaft position sensor is present, perform the following steps:

7.1.	Install the steering shaft position sensor (1).

The steering shaft position sensor must be aligned to the 9 o'clock position.

7.2.	Install the sensor locator (2).

7.3.	Install the sensor retainer (3).

7.4.	Install the steering shaft seal (4).

7.5.	Install the boot (5).




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



9. Install the tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft (3) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).




Important: Once the steering column support and the pivot pins have been staked 3 times, replace the steering column support.

10. Lubricate the pivot pins with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).

Install the 2 pivot pins onto the steering column support assembly. Stake the pins in 3 places.

Caution: Improper routing of the wire harness assembly may damage the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. This may result in a malfunction of the coil, which may cause personal injury.

11. Install the linear shift assembly and the automatic transmission shift lock control only. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
12. Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
13. Install the turn signal switch housing. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
14. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.