FixVault
Home › Chevrolet › 2004 › Venture Base, Van Cargo Extended › Repair and Diagnosis › Steering › Steering Wheel & Steering Column › Repair Instructions › Steering Column Replacement › Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

    IMPORTANT: If the inflatable restraint module is deployed, inspect the SIR coil.
    Replace the SIR coil if the SIR coil exhibits any signs of damage caused by excessive heat.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  3. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  4. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  5. Remove the I/P left insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  6. Install J 42640  to the steering column.
    7. NOTE: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil assembly.
  7. Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
    8. Fig 1: View Of Transaxle Shift Cable
    GM161141Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the transaxle shift cable from the steering column.
  9. Disconnect the steering column electrical connectors.
    10. Fig 2: View Of Upper Steering Column And Mounting Bolts
    GM305570Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the steering column bolts.
  11. Remove the steering column nuts.
  12. Remove the steering column anchor cable from the bracket stud.
    13. NOTE: Once the steering column is removed from the car, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column on its end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the column's collapsible design. If it is necessary to remove the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Under no conditions should the end of the shaft be hammered upon as hammering could loosen plastic injections which maintain column rigidity.
  13. Remove the steering column.
  14. Install the steering column onto J 41352  .
About FixVault