Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Column Shift Lean Shaft)

Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Column Shift Lean Shaft)

Tools Required

^ J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Removal Procedure





1. Caution:
Refer to SIR Caution.

Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
3. Remove the turn signal multifunction switch.
4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case.
5. Remove the tilt spring assembly only.
6. Remove the linear shift and the automatic shift lock control.
7. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection.
8. Remove the sensor retainer (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
9. Remove the steering shaft position sensor (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).





10. Gently pull the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly. If the cage and balls separate from the adapter and bearing assembly, you may install them back together in the installation procedure.





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





12. Install the tilt lever into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
13. Pull back on the tilt lever and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
14. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering column shaft assembly from the steering column jacket assembly (2).
15. Remove the tilt lever.





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





17. Remove the upper bearing assembly.





18. Remove the 4 TORX(r) head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
19. Discard the 4 TORX(r) head screws.
20. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.

Installation Procedure





1. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice.

Important:
Replace the steering column support assembly (1) if the steering column support assembly (1) has been staked 3 times.

Attach the steering column support assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly (3) with 4 TORX(r) head screws (2).

Tighten the screws to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).





2. Install the upper bearing assembly.





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





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





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





9. Important:
Verify that all 12 balls are present and that NO foreign debris is present in the inner race, cage, balls or outer race. The orientation of the cage MUST be as shown to install properly.

If necessary, install the balls (2) into the cage (3).





10. Install the race (1) into the ball and cage assembly.
11. Install the race, cage and balls into the adapter and bearing assembly (2).





12. 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.





13. Install the steering shaft position sensor (2) onto the steering column jacket assembly (3).
14. Install the sensor retainer (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly (3).
15. Install the linear shift and the automatic transmission shift lock control only.
16. Install the tilt spring only.
17. Install the turn signal multifunction switch.
18. Install the ignition lock cylinder case.
19. Install the steering column into the vehicle.
20. Enable the SIR system.