Tools Required

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

•	Air bag deployment

•	Personal injury

•	Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

•	Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

•	If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.

Important: Let the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil hang freely after removal.

2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
3. Compress the shaft lock shield assembly  using J 23653-SIR andJ 42137 .
4. Remove the bearing retainer (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
5. Discard the bearing retainer.
6. Remove J 23653-SIR andJ 42137 from the steering shaft assembly.



7. Remove the following parts from the steering shaft assembly:

7.1.	The shaft lock shield assembly (5).

7.2.	The turn signal cancel cam assembly (4).

7.3.	The upper bearing spring (3).

7.4.	The upper bearing inner race seat (2).

7.5.	The inner race (1).