Tahoe 2WD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2008)
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. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (2 Mode Hybrid) (See: Steering Column/Service and Repair/Steering
Column Replacement)Steering Column Replacement (Non-Hybrid) (See: Steering Column/Service and Repair/Steering Column Replacement) .
2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
3. Remove the turn signal multifunction switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement (See: Steering Column/Service and
Repair/Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement) .
4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
5. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement (See: Steering Column/Service and Repair/Steering Column Tilt
Spring Replacement) .
6. Remove the automatic transmission control. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement (See: Steering Column/Service and Repair/Transmission
Control Replacement) .
7. Using compressor J 23653-SIR and adapter J 42137 , remove and discard the steering shaft lock plate retaining ring .
8. Remove the following parts from the steering column shaft assembly:
1. The turn signal switch cancel cam position plate (5)
2. The turn signal switch cancel cam (4)
3. The steering shaft upper bearing spring (3)
4. The steering shaft upper bearing inner race seat (2)
5. The steering shaft upper bearing inner race (1)