Steering Column Shaft Replacement

Steering Column Shaft Replacement

^ Tools Required
^ J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Removal Procedure





1. Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.

Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
3. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.
4. Remove the windshield wiper washer switch assembly.
5. Remove the turn signal switch housing.
6. Remove the tilt spring.
7. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) using J 21854-01.





8. Important: Do not apply force to the steering wheel position sensor and the adapter and bearing assembly in a sideways direction.

If reusing the existing steering wheel position sensor, it MUST be centered before removal. A pin MUST be installed in the sensor before removal, failure to do so will cause sensor to be misaligned.

Verify the type of steering wheel position sensor before removal. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering.
9. Remove the steering wheel position sensor and adapter and bearing assembly from the steering column jacket by pulling the assembly straight out.
10. Remove the steering wheel position sensor from the clips in the adapter and bearing assembly.





11. Install the tilt lever into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
12. 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.
13. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly (3) from the steering column jacket assembly (2).
14. Remove the tilt lever.





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

Installation Procedure





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





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

4. Important: The steering wheel lock shoes teeth must be resting on the bar in the steering column jacket assembly.

Align the steering column tilt head assembly with the pivot pin holes on the steering column jacket assembly.





5. Lubricate the pivot pins with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).Install the 2 pivot pins into the steering column support assembly.
6. Stake the pins in 3 places.





7. If reusing the existing steering wheel position sensor, verify the type of sensor you have before installing. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering.
8. Install the steering wheel position sensor into the adapter and bearing assembly.
9. Install the adapter and bearing assembly into the steering column jacket.
1. Align the notches on the adapter and bearing assembly and the steering column jacket.

2. Important: Do not apply force to the steering wheel position sensor and the adapter and bearing assembly in a sideways direction.

Seat the adapter and bearing assembly into the steering column jacket.

10. Connect the steering wheel position sensor connector.
11. Install the tilt spring assembly only.
12. Install the turn signal switch housing only.
13. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only.
14. Install the windshield washer wiper switch assembly.
15. Install the steering column to the vehicle.
16. Enable the SIR system.