GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 23653-SIR Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor
    • J 42137 Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor Adapter

    Object Number: 330130  Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the inner race (1) with synthetic grease.
  2. Install the inner race (1) onto the steering shaft assembly.
  3. Install the upper bearing inner race seat (2) onto the steering shaft assembly.
  4. Install the upper bearing spring (3) onto the steering shaft assembly.
  5. Lubricate the lower brass surface of the turn signal cancel cam assembly (4) with synthetic grease.
  6. Install the turn signal cancel cam assembly (4) onto the steering shaft assembly.
  7. Install the shaft lock shield assembly (5) onto the steering shaft assembly.

  8. Object Number: 330127  Size: SH
  9. Compress the shaft lock shield assembly using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 .
  10. Install the new bearing retainer (1) onto the steering shaft assembly.
  11. Firmly seat the bearing retainer (1) into the groove on the steering shaft assembly.
  12. Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137 from the steering shaft assembly.

  13. Object Number: 293252  Size: SH

    Caution: Improper routing of the wire harness assembly may damage the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. This may result in a malfunction of the coil, which may cause personal injury.

  14. Install the wave washer (1) onto the steering shaft assembly (2).
  15. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  16. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.