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For 1990-2009 cars only

Disassembly Procedure

Tools Required

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

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

  1. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil assembly. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 330127  Size: SH
  3. Compress the shaft lock shield assembly (2) using J 23653-SIR andJ 42137 .
  4. Remove the bearing retainer (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
  5. Discard the old bearing retainer.
  6. Remove J 23653-SIR andJ 42137 from the steering shaft assembly.

  7. Object Number: 389656  Size: SH
  8. Remove the following parts from the steering shaft assembly.
  9. 6.1. The shaft lock shield assembly (4).
    6.2. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (3).
    6.3. The upper bearing spring (2).
    6.4. The thrust washer (1).