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Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle With Sensor Non-Telescoping Column

Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

  1. Remove the electronic column lock module. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

    3. Object Number: 324887 Size: SH
  3. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.
  4. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.

    5. Object Number: 400218 Size: SH
  5. Remove the steering shaft seal (4).
  6. Remove the sensor retainer (3).
  7. Remove the high resolution steering wheel position sensor assembly (2).
  8. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).

    9. Object Number: 295948 Size: SH
  9. Remove the 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly using J 21854-01 .

    10. Object Number: 295949 Size: SH
  10. Install the tilt lever.
  11. Pull the tilt lever to disengage the steering column lock shoes from the dowel pins in the steering column tilt head assembly.
  12. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly from the steering column jacket assembly.

    13. Object Number: 299889 Size: SH
  13. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

    14. Object Number: 295954 Size: SH

    Important: Carefully mark the parts to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

  14. Mark the race and upper shaft assembly.
  15. Mark the lower steering shaft assembly.
  16. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the lower steering shaft assembly to disengage.

    17. Object Number: 299877 Size: SH
  17. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2).
  18. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).

Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Without Sensor Non-Telescoping Column

Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

  1. Remove the electronic column lock module. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

    3. Object Number: 324887 Size: SH
  3. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.
  4. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.

    5. Object Number: 515894 Size: SH
  5. Remove the steering shaft seal (1).
  6. Remove the sensor retainer (2).

    7. Object Number: 329096 Size: SH
  7. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).

    8. Object Number: 295948 Size: SH
  8. Remove the 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly using J 21854-01 .

    9. Object Number: 295949 Size: SH
  9. Install the tilt lever.
  10. Pull the tilt lever to disengage the steering column lock shoes from the dowel pins in the steering column tilt head assembly.
  11. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly from the steering column jacket assembly.

    12. Object Number: 299889 Size: SH
  12. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

    13. Object Number: 295954 Size: SH

    Important: Carefully mark the parts to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

  13. Mark the race and upper shaft assembly.
  14. Mark the lower steering shaft assembly.
  15. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the lower steering shaft assembly to disengage.

    16. Object Number: 299877 Size: SH
  16. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2).
  17. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).

Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Telescoping Column

Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

  1. Remove the electronic column lock module. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  3. Remove the telescoping actuator assembly. Refer to Telescope Actuator Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  4. Remove the telescoping motor assembly. Refer to Telescope Motor Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

    5. Object Number: 323837 Size: SH
  5. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.

    6. Object Number: 323838 Size: SH
  6. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (1).

    7. Object Number: 425436 Size: SH
  7. Remove the steering shaft seal (5).
  8. Remove the sensor retainer (4).
  9. Remove the high resolution steering wheel position sensor assembly (3).
  10. Remove the lower spring retainer (2).
  11. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).

    12. Object Number: 425437 Size: SH
  12. Remove the switch housing blocking plug (1).

    13. Object Number: 295948 Size: SH
  13. Remove the 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly using J 21854-01 .

    14. Object Number: 1058 Size: SH
  14. Disengage the steering column lock shoes from the dowel pins in the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
  15. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly from the telebearing and jacket assembly.

    16. Object Number: 299889 Size: SH
  16. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

    17. Object Number: 295954 Size: SH

    Important: Carefully mark the parts to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

  17. Mark the race and upper shaft assembly.
  18. Mark the lower steering shaft assembly.
  19. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the lower steering shaft assembly to disengage.

    20. Object Number: 425442 Size: SH
  20. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2).
  21. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the telebearing and jacket assembly.