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.
Fig 1: Steering Column Disassembled View (Aztek/250)
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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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