Upper Steering Column Housing Components

NOTE: This article also includes service procedures for the following components:
Upper column housing components:
^ Shaft lock shield assembly
^ Turn signal cancel cam assembly
^ Upper bearing spring
^ Thrust washer

Standard Steering Column - Part 1 Of 2:

Standard Steering Column - Legend - Part 2 Of 2:

^ Tools Required:
- J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Do steps 1 through 6 under REMOVE OR DISCONNECT, in COIL ASSEMBLY.
^ Let coil assembly

Removing Shaft Lock Retainer Ring:

2. Shaft lock retaining ring (4) using J 23653-SIR to push down shaft lock shield assembly (5).
^ Dispose of ring (4).

Removing Upper Shaft Components:

3. Shaft lock shield assembly (5).
4. Turn signal cancel cam assembly (6).
5. Upper bearing spring (7).
6. Thrust washer (8).

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTICE: 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 joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint 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 so may result in component damage or malfunction of steering column.

1. Thrust washer (8).
2. Upper bearing spring (7).
3. Turn signal cancel cam assembly (6).
^ Lubricate lower brass surface with grease, synthetic (service kit).
4. Shaft lock shield assembly (5).
^ Align inner block tooth of lock plate to block tooth of steering shaft assembly (32).
5. New shaft lock retaining ring (4) using J 23653-SIR to push down shaft lock shield assembly (5). Ring (4) must be firmly seated in groove on shaft.
6. Do steps 1 through 4 and 7 through 10 under INSTALL OR CONNECT, in COIL ASSEMBLY.