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Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift

Disassembly Procedure

Tools Required

J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor

  1. Remove the SIR coil assembly. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 357433  Size: SH
  3. Remove the bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR .

  4. Object Number: 361522  Size: SH
  5. Remove the shaft lock shield assembly (1).
  6. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).
  7. Remove the upper bearing spring (3).
  8. Remove the upper bearing inner race (4).
  9. Remove the inner race (5).

Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Floor Shift

Disassembly Procedure

Tools Required

J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture

  1. Remove the SIR coil assembly. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 357398  Size: SH
  3. Remove the bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR .

  4. Object Number: 357407  Size: SH
  5. Remove the shaft lock shield assembly (1).
  6. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).
  7. Remove the upper bearing spring (3).
  8. Remove the upper bearing inner race (4).
  9. Remove the inner race (5).