Steering Column Tilt Head Housing -Disassemble - Off Vehicle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

J 23653-SIR Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor
J 42137 Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor Adapter

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION

Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM in SIR.
Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
Remove and discard the bearing retainer using tools J 23653-SIR and J 42137.

Fig 1: Removing Bearing Retainer Using J 23653-Sir And J 42137
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the cam orientation plate (5).
Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (4).
Remove the upper bearing spring (3).
Remove the upper bearing inner race seat (2).
Remove the inner race (1).

Fig 2: Inner Race, Inner Race Seat, Spring, Cam Orientation Plate And Cancel Cam Assembly Removed
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.