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SIR Coil Assembly








^ Tools Required:
- J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture
- Or Equivalent

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative (-) battery cable.
2. Do removal steps 1 through 7, Refer to Lower Shroud Steering Column Lock Cylinder Set Upper Shroud Shift Lever Seal.
3. Air bag module and steering wheel.

Centering Coil Assembly:





CAUTION: Coil assembly (2) will become uncentered if:
1) Steering column is separated from steering gear and allowed to rotate.
2) Centering spring is pushed down, letting hub rotate while coil (2) is removed from steering column. (If this occurs, center coil)

Removing Upper Shaft Components:





4. Retaining ring (30).

Removing Coil Assembly:





5. Coil assembly (2).
6. Wave washer (3).
7. Two wire harness straps (22) from steering column wire harness.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

CAUTION: CAUTION: Always use the correct fastener In the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion Inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener pint Interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and pint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these Instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems. Failure to do may result in component damage or malfunction of steering column.

1. Center steering shaft assembly (32) and coil asm (2).
a. Wheels straight ahead.
- Block tooth and centering mark on steering shaft assembly (32) at 12 o'clock position.
b. Ignition switch to "LOCK" position.
c. Ensure coil asm (2) is centered.
2. Wave washer (3).

CAUTION: New Coil assembly (2) will be pre-centered.

- Install new coil, remove and dispose of centering tab.
3. Coil assembly (2).
a. Ensure shaft (32) and coil (2) are centered.
b. Align coil (2) with horn tower and slide onto shaft (32).
4. Retaining ring (30) must seat securely in groove on shaft (32).
5. Route lower coil wire along steering column jacket assembly (58).
6. Two wire harness straps (22) to steering column wire harness.
7. Do installation steps 4 through 10, Refer to Lower Shroud Steering Column Lock Cylinder Set Upper Shroud Shift Lever Seal.
8. Steering wheel and air bag module.
9. If all service operations are completed, enable the SIR system; refer to ENABLING THE SIR SYSTEM.
10. Negative (-) battery cable.