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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 23653-SIR Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor
    • J 42137 Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor Adapter

    Object Number: 389659  Size: SH
  1. Install the following parts onto the steering shaft assembly:
  2. 1.1. The thrust washer (1).
    1.2. The upper bearing spring (2).
    1.3. Lubricate the turn signal cancel cam assembly with lithium grease.
    1.4. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (3).
    1.5. The shaft lock shield assembly (4).

    Object Number: 330127  Size: SH
  3. Compress the shaft lock shield assembly using J 23653-SIR andJ 42137 .
  4. Install the new bearing retainer (1) onto the steering shaft assembly.
  5. Firmly seat the bearing retainer (1) into the groove on the steering shaft assembly.
  6. Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137 from the steering shaft assembly.
  7. Caution: Improper routing of the wire harness assembly may damage the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. This may result in a malfunction of the coil, which may cause personal injury.

  8. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil assembly. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  9. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.