Tools Required

J 23653-SIR Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
2. Remove the knee bolster Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
4. Remove the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
5. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .



6. Using J 23653-SIR remove the bearing retainer.



7. Remove the shaft lock shield assembly (1).
8. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).
9. Remove the upper bearing spring (3).

1. Install the upper bearing spring (3).
2. Install the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).
3. Install the shaft lock shield assembly (1).
4. Install the bearing retainer.



5. Using J 23653-SIR depress the shaft lock shield assembly.
6. Push the bearing retainer into place.
7. Remove J 23653-SIR from the steering shaft.
8. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
9. Install the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
10. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
11. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.