OEM 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Steering Column

2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Steering Column Parts and Q&A

• Q: What tools are required to service and repair the tilt steering column on 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier?

  A: The following set of tools is essential for performing maintenance tasks on tilt steering shafts: j 41688 centering sphere installer. J 41688 centering sphere installer. The sir system must be disabled first. Before discarding the lower spring retainer remove the Steering Column jacket and then separate the lower bearing spring and lower bearing seat. Disassemble the Steering Column jacket assembly by removing its adapter and bearing assembly before removing the Steering Shaft assembly. Disassemble the jacket by removing its four support screws and then separating the Steering Column support assembly from its housing. The upper shaft assembly should be angling at 90 degrees relative to the lower Steering Shaft assembly before marking them for future assembly alignment. Position j 41688 with the race and upper shaft assembly inside then lock it into a vise. Rotate the driver tool 90 degrees in reverse direction to release the centering sphere from the assembly. Disassemble j 41688 to remove the upper shaft assembly then extract the shaft preload spring with centering sphere for disposal. Add gm p/n 12345718 or canadian p/n 10953516 lubricant to a new centering sphere before installing it into j 41688 along with a joint preload spring. Then press the two components together inside the assembly. To secure the upper shaft assembly rotate it downward at a 90-degree angle until it locks into position. Move the assembly off the vise while you disassemble j 41688 before applying new lubrication to the centering sphere. Align the assembly using the provided marks until the upper and lower shafts meet at right angles. Install the Steering Column support assembly to the jacket through 4 support screws while tightening them to 8 n.m (71 lb in). Install the Steering Shaft assembly into the support assembly then mount the adapter and bearing assembly into the jacket assembly while maintaining proper alignment. Before wrapping up installation insert the lower bearing seat and lower bearing spring and new lower spring retainer while compressing the lower bearing spring to 23.5 mm (0.93 in). Reinstall the Steering Column jacket while enabling the sir system.