Tools Required

1. Remove the signal switch housing. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
2. Remove the lock housing assembly. Refer to Lock Housing Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
3. Remove and discard the bearing retainer using J 23653-91 and J 23653-SIR .



4. Remove the spring retainer (1).
5. Remove the upper bearing spring (2).
6. Remove the inner race seat (3).
7. Remove the inner race (4).
8. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .




Important: If the steering column support assembly has been staked more than three times, replace the steering column support assembly.

9. Remove the pivot pins (1) using J 21854-01 .



10. Use the tilt lever (1) to release the lock shoes (3) from the column support assembly.



11. Remove the steering column housing assembly (1) from the steering column support (2).