Steering Column Housing Assembly

^ Tools Required
- J 21354-01 Pivot Pin Remover
- J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture
- Or Equivalents

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the lower and upper shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Shrouds.





2. Remove the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil (SIR Coil Assembly).
3. Remove the shaft lock shield assembly.
4. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly.





5. Remove the upper tilt head components. Refer to Upper Tilt Head Components.





6. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.
7. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to Tilt Spring.





8. Remove the steering wheel position sensor. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor.





9. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly from the jacket assembly.





10. Use tool J 21854-01 to remove the two pivot pins.





11. Perform the following steps to remove the steering column tilt head assembly with the steering shaft assembly:
a. Mark the race and upper shaft assembly and mark the lower steering shaft to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.
b. Install and pull the tilt arm to disengage the steering wheel lock shoes from the dowel pins in the steering column support assembly.





12. Remove the four torx head screws.
13. Remove the column support assembly.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the column support assembly.
2. Install the four torx head screws.
- Tighten the screws to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

Notice: Always use the correct fastener In the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion Inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and system.

3. Install the steering shaft and tilt head assembly.
4. Install the two pivot pins.
5. Perform the following steps to install the adapter and bearing assembly to the steering column jacket assembly:
a. Position the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
b. Push together the tab into the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
6. Install the steering wheel position sensor.
7. Install the tilt head spring. Refer to Tilt Spring.
8. Install the upper tilt head components. Refer to Upper Tilt Head Components.
9. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly to the column.
- Tighten the screws to 6 Nm (53 lb in).
10. Install the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil (SIR Coil Assembly).
11. Install the lower and upper shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Shrouds.