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Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Power Tilt and Telescope

Tools Required

    • J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor
    • J 42137 Lock Plate Compressor Adapter
  1. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 332920  Size: SH
  3. Remove the bearing retainer (6) using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 . Dispose of the bearing retainer.
  4. Remove the cam orientation plate (5).
  5. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (4).
  6. Remove the upper bearing spring (3).
  7. Remove the upper bearing inner race seat (2).
  8. Remove the inner race (1).

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

Tools Required

    • J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor
    • J 42137 Lock Plate Compressor Adapter
  1. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 293257  Size: SH
  3. Remove the retaining ring (1) from the race and upper shaft assembly (2).

  4. Object Number: 295925  Size: SH

    Important: The inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil will become uncentered if:

    Steering column is separated from the steering gear and allowed to rotate.

    Centering spring is pushed down, letting the hub rotate while the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil is removed from the steering column.

  5. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (1) from the race and upper shaft assembly (2). Let the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil hang freely.

  6. Object Number: 295928  Size: SH
  7. Remove the wave washer (1).
  8. Remove the bearing retainer (3) using tools J 23653-SIR and J 42137 . Dispose of the bearing retainer.
  9. Remove the cam orientation plate (2).

  10. Object Number: 295931  Size: SH
  11. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).
  12. Remove the upper bearing spring (1).
  13. Remove the upper bearing inner race seat (4).
  14. Remove the inner race (3).

Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Right Hand

Tools Required

    • J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor
    • J 42137 Lock Plate Compressor Adapter
  1. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 312419  Size: SH
  3. Remove the bearing retainer (6) using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 . Dispose of the bearing retainer (6).
  4. Remove the cam orientation plate (5).
  5. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (4).
  6. Remove the upper bearing spring (3).
  7. Remove the upper bearing inner race seat (2).
  8. Remove the inner race (1).