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Disassembly Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture
    • J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor
    • J 42137 Lock Plate Compressor Adapter
  1. Remove the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 306251  Size: SH
  3. Remove the bearing retainer (3) using J 23653 and J 42137.
  4. Remove the shaft lock shield assembly (2).
  5. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (1).
  6. Remove the upper bearing spring (6).
  7. Remove the upper bearing inner race (5).
  8. Remove the inner race (4).

Assembly Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture
    • J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor
    • J 42137 Lock Plate Compressor Adapter

    Object Number: 306674  Size: SH
  1. Install the inner race (3).
  2. Install the upper bearing inner race seat (4).
  3. Install the upper bearing spring (1).
  4. Install the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2). Lubricate with synthetic grease.

  5. Object Number: 306687  Size: SH
  6. Center the race & upper shaft assembly (1) to the 12 o'clock position.

  7. Object Number: 306678  Size: SH
  8. Install the shaft lock shield assembly (2).
  9. Install the bearing retainer (1) using tools J 23653-SIR and J 42137. Bearing retainer must be firmly seated in the groove on the race & upper shaft assembly (3).
  10. Install upper & lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle .