Suburban 4WD V8-6.0L (2007)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Replacement
Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Replacement
Tools Required
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J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover
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J 23653-SIR Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor
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J 42137 Cam Orientation Plate Adapter
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J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution.
1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
3. Remove the SIR coil.
4. Remove the turn signal multifunction switch.
5. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case.
6. Remove the tilt spring.
7. Remove the linear shift.
8. Using the J 21854-01 and J 42137, remove and discard the bearing retainer.
9. Remove the following parts from the steering column shaft assembly:
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The cam orientation plate (5)
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The turn signal cancel cam assembly (4)
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The upper bearing spring (3)
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The upper bearing inner race seat (2)
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The inner race (1)
