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Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble

- Tools Required
- J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor
- J 42137 Lock Plate Compressor Adapter

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

1. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift) or Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift).





2. Compress the shaft lock shield assembly (2) using J 23653-SIR and J 42137.
3. Remove and discard the bearing retainer (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
4. Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137 from the steering shaft assembly.





5. Remove the following components from the steering shaft assembly:
5.1. The shaft lock shield assembly (5).
5.2. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (4).
5.3. The upper bearing spring (3).
5.4. The upper bearing inner race seat (2).
5.5. The inner race (1).