Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
8. Remove the 4 support screws and discard.
9. Remove the steering column support assembly from the steering column jacket assembly.
10. Tilt the upper shaft assembly (1) 90 degrees to the lower steering shaft assembly (2) and disengage.
IMPORTANT:Mark the upper shaft assembly and the lower steering shaft assembly to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause
the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.
11. Insert the race and upper shaft assembly (1) into J 41688.
12. Insert J 41688 into a vise.
13. Rotate the driver 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction in order to disengage the centering sphere from the race and upper shaft assembly.
14. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly (1) from J 41688.
15. Remove the shaft preload spring and the centering sphere from J 41688.
16. If necessary, discard the old centering sphere and the old shaft preload spring.