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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

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

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 338052  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
  3. Remove and discard the bearing retainer usingJ 23653-SIR and J 42137 .

  4. Object Number: 372230  Size: SH
  5. Remove the shaft lock (1).
  6. Remove the turn signal cancel cam (2).
  7. Remove the upper bearing spring (3).
  8. Remove the upper bearing inner race (4).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 372236  Size: SH
  1. Install the upper bearing inner race (4).
  2. Install the upper bearing spring (3).
  3. Install the turn signal cancel cam (2).
  4. Lubricate the turn signal cancel cam (2) with GM P/N 12377900 (Canadian P/N 10953529).
  5. Install the shaft lock (1).

  6. Object Number: 338052  Size: SH
  7. Install the bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 .
  8. 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.

  9. Install the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
  10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.