Steering Column Disassembled View (Manual)

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Steering Column Disassembled View (Manual)
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Fig 1: Tilt Steering Column Component View
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Callout Component Name
1 Upper Trim Cover
2 Lower Trim Cover
3 TORX® Head Screws
4 Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Assembly
5 Flanged Prevailing Torque Nut
6 Retaining Ring
7 SIR Coil
8 Wave Washer
9 Bearing Retainer
10 Cam Orientation Plate
11 Turn Signal Cancel Cam Assembly
12 Upper Bearing Spring
13 Upper Bearing Inner Race Seat
14 Inner Race
15 Pan Head Tapping Screws
16 Steering Wheel Theft Deterrent Lock
17 Pan Head Tapping Screw
18 Wiper/Washer Switch Bracket
19 Steering Column Tilt Head Housing
20 Wire Harness Spacer
21 Wire Harness Straps
22 Pan Head Tapping Screws
23 Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly
24 Race and Upper Shaft Assembly
25 Joint Preload Spring
26 Centering Sphere
27 Lower Steering Shaft Assembly
28 TORX® Head Screws
29 TORX® Head Screws
30 Tilt Bumpers
31 Spring Guide
32 Tilt Spring
33 Pivot Pins
34 Steering Column Support Assembly
35 Wire Harness Strap
36 Steering Column Jacket Assembly
37 Adapter and Bearing Assembly
38 Steering Wheel Position Sensor Assembly
39 Sensor Retainer
40 Steering Shaft Seal
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