Tools Required

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

Important: Let the multifunction turn signal switch/SIR coil assembly hang freely after removal.

2. Remove the multifunction turn signal switch/SIR coil assembly. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .



3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case bolt and discard it.
4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case from the steering column.



5. Remove and discard the steering shaft lock plate retaining ring using compressor J 23653-SIR and adapter J 42137 .



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

6.1.	Steering column tilt spring retainer

6.2.	Steering shaft upper bearing spring

6.3.	Steering shaft upper bearing race

1. Install the following parts onto the steering shaft assembly:

1.1.	Steering shaft upper bearing race

1.2.	Steering shaft upper bearing spring

1.3.	Steering column tilt spring retainer




2. Install a new steering shaft lock plate retaining ring using J 38364 and J 42137 .

Firmly seat the new steering shaft lock plate retaining ring into the groove on the steering shaft.

3. Install the ignition lock cylinder case.



4. Install a new ignition lock cylinder case bolt.

Tighten
Tighten until the bolt head shears off .

5. Install the multifunction turn signal switch/SIR coil assembly. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.