For 1990-2009 cars only
Special Tools
| • | J 23653-SIR Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor |
| • | J 42137 Cam Orientation Plate |
Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Remove the SIR coil assembly. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement.
- Compress the shaft lock shield assembly using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 .
- Remove the bearing retainer (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
- Discard the bearing retainer.
- Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137 from the steering shaft assembly.
- Remove the following parts from the steering shaft assembly:
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.
Note: Let the SIR coil assembly hang freely after removal.
| 7.1. | The shaft lock shield assembly (4) |
| 7.2. | The turn signal cancel cam assembly (3) |
| 7.3. | The upper bearing spring (2) |
| 7.4. | The thrust washer (1) |
Installation Procedure
- Install the following parts onto the steering shaft assembly:
- Compress the shaft lock shield assembly using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 .
- Install the new bearing retainer (1) onto the steering shaft assembly.
- Firmly seat the bearing retainer (1) into the groove on the steering shaft assembly.
- Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137 from the steering shaft assembly.
- Install the SIR coil assembly. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
| 1.1. | The thrust washer (1) |
| 1.2. | The upper bearing spring (2) |
| 1.3. | Lubricate the turn signal cancel cam assembly with GM P/N 12377900 (Canadian P/N 10953529) |
| 1.4. | The turn signal cancel cam assembly (3) |
| 1.5. | The shaft lock shield assembly (4) |
Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Coil Warning in the Preface section.
