Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Remove the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
- Remove the bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 and dispose of it. See Special Tools .
- Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137 from the steering shaft assembly. See Special Tools .
- Remove the shaft lock shield assembly (1).
- Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).
- Remove the upper bearing spring (3).
- Remove the upper bearing inner race seat (4).
- Remove the inner race (5).
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
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Fig 2: View of Shaft Lock Shield Assembly, Turn Signal Cancel Cam Assembly, Upper Bearing Spring, Bearing Inner Race Seat and Inner Race