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

Tools Required 

J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor

Fig 1: View Of Bearing Retainer
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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 Steering Wheel Module Coil Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift) .
3. Compress the shaft lock shield assembly (2) using J 23653-SIR .
4. Remove the bearing retainer (1) from the steering column shaft assembly.
5. Discard the bearing retainer (1).
6. Remove J 23653-SIR from the steering column shaft assembly.
Fig 2: Turn Signal Cancel Cam & Inner Race
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7. Remove the following parts from the steering column shaft assembly:
   1. The shaft lock shield assembly (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)