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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle for Chevrolet Corvette 2002

Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Telescoping Column

Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover


    Object Number: 678048 Size: SH

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the signal switch housing. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  3. Remove the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  4. Remove the telescoping actuator assembly. Refer to Telescope Actuator Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  5. Remove the telescoping motor assembly. Refer to Telescope Motor Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  6. Remove the steering shaft seal (5).
  7. Remove the sensor retainer (4).
  8. Remove the dual triangle sensor assembly (3).
  9. Remove the lower spring retainer (2).
  10. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).

    11. Object Number: 425437 Size: SH
  11. Remove the switch housing blocking plug (1).

    12. Object Number: 295948 Size: SH
  12. Remove the 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly using J 21854-01 .

    13. Object Number: 678050 Size: SH
  13. Disengage the steering column lock shoes from the dowel pins in the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
  14. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly from the telebearing and jacket assembly.

    15. Object Number: 299889 Size: SH
  15. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

    16. Object Number: 295954 Size: SH

    Important: Carefully mark the parts to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

  16. Mark the race and upper shaft assembly.
  17. Mark the lower steering shaft assembly.
  18. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the lower steering shaft assembly to disengage.

    19. Object Number: 425442 Size: SH
  19. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2).
  20. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the telebearing and jacket assembly.

Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Non-Telescoping

Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover


    Object Number: 678058 Size: SH

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the signal switch housing. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  3. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  4. Remove the steering shaft seal (4).
  5. Remove the sensor retainer (3).
  6. Remove the dual triangle sensor assembly (2).
  7. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).

    8. Object Number: 295948 Size: SH
  8. Remove the 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly using J 21854-01 .

    9. Object Number: 295949 Size: SH
  9. Install the tilt lever.
  10. Pull the tilt lever to disengage the steering column lock shoes from the dowel pins in the steering column tilt head assembly.
  11. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly from the steering column jacket assembly.

    12. Object Number: 299889 Size: SH
  12. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

    13. Object Number: 295954 Size: SH

    Important: Carefully mark the parts to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

  13. Mark the race and upper shaft assembly.
  14. Mark the lower steering shaft assembly.
  15. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the lower steering shaft assembly to disengage.

    16. Object Number: 299877 Size: SH
  16. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2).
  17. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).