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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 519 (STEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMN)COMPONENT LOCATORSTEERING COLUMN DISASSEMBLED VIEW (AZTEK/250)
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8
Steering Column Disassembled View (Aztek/250)
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Steering Column Disassembled View (Aztek/250)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Trim Cover |
| 2 | Upper Bearing |
| 3 | Upper Bearing Seat |
| 4 | Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Spring |
| 5 | Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil |
| 6 | Bearing Retainer |
| 7 | Steering Wheel Nut |
| 8 | Trim Cover Protector |
| 9 | Sleeve |
| 10 | Cover, Housing Trim Extension |
| 11 | Lower Trim Cover Screws |
| 12 | Lower Trim Cover |
| 13 | Tilt Lever |
| 14 | Tilt Lever Spring |
| 15 | Tilt Lever Bolt |
| 16 | Tilt Lever Spring |
| 17 | Lower Trim Cover Screw |
| 18 | Lower Tilt Head Mounting Bolts |
| 19 | Lower Tilt Head |
| 20 | Tilt Head Pivot Pins |
| 21 | Steering Column Jacket Assembly |
| 22 | Adapter and Bearing Assembly |
| 23 | Lower Bearing Seat |
| 24 | Lower Bearing Retainer |
| 25 | Wire Harness Retainer |
| 26 | Wire Harness Assembly |
| 27 | Shaft Assembly |
| 28 | Multifunction Switch |
| 29 | Tilt Head Springs |
| 30 | Multifunction Switch Screws |
| 31 | Trim Cover Screw |
| 32 | Actuator, Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control |
| 33 | Ignition Switch |
| 34 | Ignition Key Alarm Switch |
| 35 | Upper Tilt Head |
| 36 | Theft Deterrent Module |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.