Tools Required

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

•	Air bag deployment

•	Personal injury

•	Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

•	Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

•	If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
3. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
4. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .
5. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
6. Remove the wave washer.



7. Remove and discard the bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 .



8. Remove the shaft lock (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
9. Remove the turn signal cancel cam (2) from the steering shaft assembly.



10. Remove the following parts from the steering shaft assembly:

10.1.

Upper bearing spring (1)

10.2.

Upper bearing inner race seat (2)

10.3.

Inner race (3)