Silverado 1500 2WD V6-4.3L (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 Restraint System Service Precautions.
1. Remove the steering column.
2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil.
3. Remove the turn signal multifunction switch.
4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case.
5. Remove the tilt spring.
6. Remove the automatic transmission control.
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)