Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Replacement

Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Replacement

Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover


Removal Procedure

1. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Steering Column Replacement) .
2. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement (Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement) .
3. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement (Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement) .




4. Remove the steering column pivot pins (1) using remover J 21854-01 .




5. Pull the tilt lever in order to disengage the lock shoes from the dowel pins (2) in the steering column housing support (1).




6. Remove the steering column tilt head housing (1) from the steering column.
7. Transfer any parts as needed.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the steering column tilt head housing (1) to the steering column.




2. Using the tilt lever, position the lock shoes to the dowel pins (2).
3. Rotate the steering column tilt head housing (1) in order to align the holes for the steering column pivot pins.




4. Install the new steering column pivot pins by performing the following steps:

1. Lubricate the steering column pivot pins (1) with, GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
2. Press the steering column pivot pins (1) until the they are firmly seated.
3. Stake the steering column pivot pins (1) at 3 locations each.

5. Install the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement (Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement) .
6. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement (Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement) .
7. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Steering Column Replacement) .