Steering Column Disassembled View (Tilt Column)

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Steering Column Disassembled View (Tilt Column)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Tilt, Floor Shift Steering Column Disassembled View
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Callout Component Name
1 Flanged Prevailing Torque Nut
2 Retaining Ring
3 SIR Coil
4 Wave Washer
5 Bearing Retainer
6 Shaft Lock
7 Turn Signal Cancel Cam Assembly
8 Upper Bearing Spring
9 Upper Bearing Inner Race Seat
10 Inner Race
11 Bearing and Housing Assembly
12 Ignition Lock Actuator Assembly
13 Ignition Switch Assembly
14 Tapping Screws
15 Lock Bolt Assembly
16 Lock Bolt Support Bracket
17 Tapping Screws
18 Race and Upper Shaft Assembly
19 Centering Sphere
20 Joint Preload Spring
21 Lower Shaft Assembly
22 Support Screws
23 Spring Guide
24 Wheel Tilt Spring
25 Pivot Pins
26 Steering Column Support Assembly
27 Spring Retainer
28 Wire Restraint Clip
29 Steering Column Jacket Assembly
30 Adapter and Bearing Assembly
31 Lower Bearing Seat
32 Lower Bearing Spring
33 Lower Spring Retainer
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