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

Tools Required

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

    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: 330127  Size: SH
  3. Compress the shaft lock shield assembly using J 23653-SIR andJ 42137 .
  4. Remove and discard the bearing retainer (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
  5. Remove J 23653-SIR andJ 42137 from the steering shaft assembly.

  6. Object Number: 318239  Size: SH
  7. Remove the following components from the steering shaft assembly:
  8. 5.1. The shaft lock shield assembly (5)
    5.2. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (4)
    5.3. The upper bearing spring (3)
    5.4. The upper bearing inner race seat (2)
    5.5. The inner race (1)