Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)

Tools Required 

J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor

Fig 1: Compressing Cam Orientation Plate
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CAUTION:

Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
IMPORTANT:

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

2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle (Column Shift And Floor Shift) .
3. Compress the cam orientation using J 23653-SIR .
4. Remove the bearing retainer from the steering column shaft assembly.
5. Discard the bearing retainer.
6. Remove J 23653-SIR from the steering column shaft assembly.
Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Shaft Assembly Components
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7. Remove the following parts from the steering column shaft assembly:
   1. The cam orientation plate (5)
   2. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (4)
   3. The upper bearing spring (3)
   4. The upper bearing inner race seat (2)
   5. The inner race (1)