9-7X V8-5.3L (2005)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Steering Shaft Replacement
Steering Shaft Replacement
Tools Required
J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution (See: Restraint Systems/Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/SIR Caution).
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (See: Steering Column/Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (See: Steering Column/Service and Repair/Steering Column
Replacement).
3. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement (See: Steering
Column/Service and Repair/Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement).
4. Remove the windshield wiper washer switch assembly. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement (See: Sensors and
Switches/Sensors and Switches - Wiper and Washer Systems/Windshield Washer Switch/Service and Repair/Windshield Wiper and Washer
Switch Replacement).
5. Remove the turn signal switch housing. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Switch Housing Replacement (See: Steering Column/Service and
Repair/Multifunction Turn Signal Switch Housing Replacement).
6. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement (See: Steering Column/Service and Repair/Steering Column Tilt Spring
Replacement).
7. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) using J 21854-01.
Important: Do not apply force to the steering wheel position sensor and the adapter and bearing assembly in a sideways direction.
If reusing the existing steering wheel position sensor, it MUST be centered before removal. A pin MUST be installed in the sensor before
removal, failure to do so will cause sensor to be misaligned.
8. Verify the type of steering wheel position sensor before removal. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering (See: Steering
Column/Service and Repair/Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering).
9. Remove the steering wheel position sensor and adapter and bearing assembly from the steering column jacket by pulling the assembly straight out.
10. Remove the steering wheel position sensor from the clips in the adapter and bearing assembly.
