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Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 295948  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR module. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the turn signal switch housing. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Housing Replacement .

  3. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
  4. Remove the pivot pins (1) using J 21854-01 .

  5. Object Number: 338062  Size: SH
  6. Pull the tilt arm in order to disengage the steering wheel lock shoes from the dowel pins (2) in the steering column support assembly.

  7. Object Number: 338016  Size: SH
  8. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 338016  Size: SH
  1. Install the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

  2. Object Number: 338067  Size: SH
  3. Using the tilt lever position, lock the shoes to the dowel pins (2).
  4. Rotate the tilt head assembly (1) in order to align the holes for the pivot pins.

  5. Object Number: 299893  Size: SH
  6. Install the 2 pivot pins by performing the following steps:
  7. 4.1. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with, GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N  992723).
    4.2. Press the pivot pins (1) until the pins are firmly seated.
    4.3. Stake the pivot pins at three new locations (1).
  8. Install the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
  9. Install the turn signal switch housing. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Housing Replacement .
  10. Enable the SIR module. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.