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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
    2. Fig 1: Compressing Cam Orientation Plate Using J 23653-SIR & J 42137
    GM338052Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
  3. Compress the cam orientation plate using J 23653-SIR  and J 42137  . See Special Tools .

    Remove the bearing retainer from the shaft.

    4. Fig 2: View Of Turn Signal Cancel Cam Assembly, Cam Orientation Plate & Bearing Retainer
    GM338056Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove J 23653-SIR  and J 42137  from the steering column. See Special Tools .
  5. Remove and dispose the bearing retainer (3).
  6. Remove the cam orientation plate (2).
  7. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (1).
    8. Fig 3: View Of Upper Bearing Spring, Inner Race Seat & Inner Race
    GM338012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the upper bearing spring (3).
  9. Remove the upper bearing inner race seat (2).
  10. Remove the inner race (1).
    11. Fig 4: Identifying J 21854-01 & Pivot Pins
    GM295948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the pivot pins (1) using J 21854-01  . See Special Tools .
    12. Fig 5: Identifying Dowel Pins
    GM338062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Pull the tilt arm in order to disengage the steering wheel lock shoes from the dowel pins (2) in the steering column support assembly.
    13. Fig 6: View Of Steering Column Housing And Bearing Assembly
    GM338016Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the housing and bearing assembly (1).
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