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Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift

Tools Required

J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor


    Object Number: 357433  Size: SH
  1. If the steering column has an inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  2. Let the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil hang freely.

    Proceed to step 3.

  3. If the steering column does not have an inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  4. Remove and dispose of the bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR .

  5. Object Number: 723238  Size: SH
  6. Remove the shaft lock shield assembly (1).
  7. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).
  8. Remove the upper bearing spring (3).
  9. Remove the thrust washer (4).

Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Floor Shift

Tools Required

J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor


    Object Number: 357433  Size: SH
  1. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  2. Let the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil hang freely.

  3. Remove and dispose of the bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR .

  4. Object Number: 723238  Size: SH
  5. Remove the shaft lock shield assembly (1).
  6. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).
  7. Remove the upper bearing spring (3).
  8. Remove the thrust washer (4).