Tools Required
J 21854-01  Pivot Pin Remover
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to 
SIR Disabling and Enabling.
 
- Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to 
Steering Column Replacement.
 
- Remove the turn signal switch housing. Refer to 
Steering Column Tilt Head Replacement.
 
- Remove the tilt spring only. Refer to 
Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement.
 
- Remove 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly using 
J 21854-01  .
 
- Remove the boot seal (5).
 
- If sensor is not present, remove the following:
 
| 7.1.  | The steering shaft seal (4) | 
 
| 7.2.  | The sensor retainer (3) | 
 
- If sensor is present, remove the following:
 
| 8.1.  | The sensor locator (2) | 
 
| 8.2.  | The sensor assembly (1) | 
 
Installation Procedure
- If sensor is not present, install the following:
 
| 1.1.  | The sensor retainer (3) | 
 
| 1.2.  | The steering shaft seal (4) | 
 
- If sensor is present, install the following
 
| 2.1.  | The sensor assembly (1) | 
 
The sensor assembly must be aligned to the 9 o'clock position.
| 2.2.  | The sensor locator (2) | 
 
- Install the boot seal (5)
 
- Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
 
- Install the tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft (3) into the steering column jacket assembly (2).
 
Important: Replace the steering column support assembly if the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times.
- Lubricate the pivot pins with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723). Install the 2 pivot pins onto the steering column support assembly. Stake the pins in 3 places.
 
- Install the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to 
Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
 
Caution: Improper routing of the wire harness assembly may damage the inflatable
restraint steering wheel module coil. This may result in a malfunction of
the coil, which may cause personal injury.
- Install the turn signal switch housing. Refer to 
Steering Column Tilt Head Replacement.
 
- Install the steering column to the vehicle. Refer to 
Steering Column Replacement.
 
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to 
SIR Disabling and Enabling.