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Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble

Steering Column Tilt Head Housing -Disassemble - Off Vehicle

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

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.

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

2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil.
3. Remove the wave washer (1) from the steering shaft assembly (2).





4. Compress the shaft lock shield assembly using J 23653-SIR and J 42137.
5. Remove the bearing retainer (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
6. Dispose of the bearing retainer.
7. Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137 from the steering shaft assembly.





8. Remove the shaft lock shield assembly (5) from the steering shaft assembly.
9. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (4) from the steering shaft assembly.
10. Remove the upper bearing spring (3) from the steering shaft assembly.
11. Remove the upper bearing inner race seat (2) from the steering shaft assembly.
12. Remove the inner race (1) from the steering shaft assembly.