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Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Non-Telescoping Column

Tools Required

J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor

    Important: Let the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil hang freely after removal.

  1. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 293252  Size: SH
  3. Remove the wave washer (1) from the steering shaft assembly (2).

  4. Object Number: 330127  Size: SH
  5. Compress the shaft lock shield assembly (2) using J 23653-SIR .
  6. Remove the bearing retainer (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
  7. Dispose of the bearing retainer (1).
  8. Remove J 23653-SIR .

  9. Object Number: 318239  Size: SH
  10. Remove the shaft lock shield assembly (5) from the steering shaft assembly.
  11. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (4) from the steering shaft assembly.
  12. Remove the upper bearing spring (3) from the steering shaft assembly.
  13. Remove the upper bearing inner race seat (2) from the steering shaft assembly.
  14. Remove the inner race (1) from the steering shaft assembly.

Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Telescoping Column

Tools Required

J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor

    Important: Let the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil hang freely after removal.

  1. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 293252  Size: SH
  3. Remove the wave washer (1) from the steering shaft assembly (2).

  4. Object Number: 330127  Size: SH
  5. Compress the shaft lock shield assembly (2) using J 23653-SIR .
  6. Remove the bearing retainer (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
  7. Dispose of the bearing retainer (1).
  8. Remove J 23653-SIR .

  9. Object Number: 318239  Size: SH
  10. Remove the shaft lock shield assembly (5) from the steering shaft assembly.
  11. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (4) from the steering shaft assembly.
  12. Remove the upper bearing spring (3) from the steering shaft assembly.
  13. Remove the upper bearing inner race seat (2) from the steering shaft assembly.
  14. Remove the inner race (1) from the steering shaft assembly.