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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

    Object Number: 338052  Size: SH

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

  3. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle .
  4. Compress the cam orientation plate using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 .
  5. Remove the bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 from the steering column shaft assembly.
  6. Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137 from the steering column shaft assembly.
  7. Discard the bearing retainer.

  8. Object Number: 664265  Size: SH
  9. Remove the following parts from the steering column shaft assembly:
  10. 7.1. The cam orientation plate (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)