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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

  1. J 42137 Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor Adapter
  2. J 23653-SIR Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 338052  Size: SH
  3. Remove the steering shaft lock plate retaining ring using the J 23653-SIR compressor and the J 42137 adapter and dispose of it.

  4. Object Number: 665288  Size: SH
  5. Remove the turn signal cancel cam plate (1).
  6. Remove the turn signal cancel cam (2).
  7. Remove the steering shaft upper bearing spring (3).
  8. Remove the steering shaft upper bearing race seat (4).
  9. Remove the steering shaft upper bearing (5).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 420188  Size: SH
  1. Install the steering shaft upper bearing (4).
  2. Install the steering shaft upper bearing race seat (3).
  3. Install the steering shaft upper bearing spring (2).
  4. Apply lubricant to the turn signal cancel cam (1). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the recommended lubricant.
  5. Install the turn signal cancel cam (1).

  6. Object Number: 665298  Size: SH
  7. Install the turn signal cancel cam plate (1).

  8. Object Number: 338052  Size: SH
  9. Install the new steering shaft lock plate retaining ring using the J 23653-SIR compressor and the J 42137 adapter .