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jdr7785 Enthusiast

jdr7785

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I have looked and looked and havent been able to find any pictures or instructions on how to replace it, if anyone has a link or can show or tell me how to do it I would appreciate it.

 

Thanks

gmtech4 Senior Enthusiast

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first off,steering bearing makes no sence,so clarify that and why do you think you need to replace it ?????

 

and no vehicle is listed either lol

gmtech4 Senior Enthusiast

gmtech4

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go ahead if you want but i would not or have ever diag'd that ,

 

you have an intermediate steering shaft problem and needs a grease reload or have it replaced ..

 

stop diagnosing your own truck,you are wasting good money that pays for a REAL diagnoses

 

broken record off....for now ...

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Im actually actually replacing both, after reading threads that recommended it. I have a clunk, which im sure is the shaft, but then i also have a plastic rattle. I thought it was the coming from the shaft until i messed with this piece and it made the same noise. Thank you for your opinions, but im trying to figure out how to replace it, not get told how bad i am at diagnosing things. If my truck make the same rattle driving down a bumpy road as this piece makes when i mess with it, I would think it was a piece that needs replaced. If there is another thing you think that would cause it, let me know.

 

Thank you for your help

Debo511 Enthusiast

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Caution: Refer to SIR Caution SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

 

 

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

 

Notice: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

• The steering column

 

• The intermediate shaft(s)

 

• The steering gear

 

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil’s centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

 

 

2. Lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower trim cover using J 42640 .

 

 

 

 

 

Important: A new sensor must come with a pin installed. If pin is not installed, return and reorder sensor. Do not apply force to the sensor and the bearing assembly in a sideways direction.

 

1. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

 

2. Remove the sensor connector by using a suitable tool in order to pull the connector down around the right side of the steering column for accessibility.

 

3. Remove the sensor retainer from the steering shaft.

 

 

 

 

 

Important: When reusing the sensor?(1) you must install a pin into the sensor before it is removed from the steering shaft. By not installing a pin into the sensor it will cause the sensor to lose its centering position and must be discarded. Pin diameter must be in the range of 1?2?mm. Do not remove the bearing adapter?(3).

 

1. If reusing the sensor?(1), remove the position sensor by pulling the sensor straight out from the bearing adapter?(3) until the sensor is almost off the steering shaft?(2). Install a pin into the sensor before removing from the steering shaft?(2). Do not remove the pin until the sensor is re-installed.

 

2. If replacing the sensor?(1), remove the sensor by pulling the sensor straight out from the bearing adapter?(3) and off the steering shaft.

 

Installation Procedure

 

 

 

 

 

Important: Do not apply force to the sensor?(1) or the bearing adapter?(3) in a sideways direction.

 

1. If reusing the sensor, with the pin still installed, align the sensor onto the steering shaft?(2) and into the bearing adapter?(3).

 

Important: If installing a new sensor the sensor will come precentered. Do not remove the pin until installation is complete.

 

2. Install the sensor onto the steering shaft?(2) and into the bearing adapter?(3).

 

 

 

 

 

1. The sensor must be set to approximately 3?mm gap between the sensor and the bearing adapter.

 

2. Install the sensor connector.

 

3. Remove the pin from the sensor.

 

4. Install the sensor retainer onto the steering shaft.

 

 

 

 

 

1. Install the steering column to the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

 

2. Remove J 42640 from the steering column.

 

3. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

 

gmtech4 Senior Enthusiast

gmtech4

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Im actually actually replacing both, after reading threads that recommended it. I have a clunk, which im sure is the shaft, but then i also have a plastic rattle. I thought it was the coming from the shaft until i messed with this piece and it made the same noise. Thank you for your opinions, but im trying to figure out how to replace it, not get told how bad i am at diagnosing things. If my truck make the same rattle driving down a bumpy road as this piece makes when i mess with it, I would think it was a piece that needs replaced. If there is another thing you think that would cause it, let me know.

 

Thank you for your help

 

 

well i didnt say how bad you are at diagnosing and good luck to ya in the repair.

 

let us know please

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