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Tilt Head Housing - Assemble

Steering Column Tilt Head Housing -Assemble - Off Vehicle

- Tools Required
- J 23653-SM Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor
- J 42137 Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor Adapter





1. Lubricate the inner race (1) with synthetic grease.
2. Install the inner race (1) onto the steering shaft assembly.
3. Install the upper bearing inner race seat (2) onto the steering shaft assembly.
4. Install the upper bearing spring (3) onto the steering shaft assembly.
5. Lubricate the lower brass surface of the turn signal cancel cam assembly (4) with synthetic grease.
6. Install the turn signal cancel cam assembly (4) onto the steering shaft assembly.
7. Install the shaft lock shield assembly (5) onto the steering shaft assembly.





8. Compress the shaft lock shield assembly using J 23653-SIR and J 42137.
9. Install the new bearing retainer (1) onto the steering shaft assembly.
10. Firmly seat the bearing retainer (1) into the groove on the steering shaft assembly.
11. Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137 from the steering shaft assembly.




Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator module coil found in Service Precautions.

12. Install the wave washer (1) onto the steering shaft assembly (2).
13. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil.
14. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.