Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Assemble - Off Vehicle

Tools Required 

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

1. Lubricate the inner race (1) with synthetic grease.
2. Install the inner race (1) onto the steering shaft assembly.
3. Install the upper bearing inner race seat (2) onto the steering shaft assembly.
4. Install the upper bearing spring (3) onto the steering shaft assembly.
5. Lubricate the lower brass surface of the turn signal cancel cam assembly (4) with synthetic grease.
   Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Components

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6. Install the turn signal cancel cam assembly (4) onto the steering shaft assembly.
7. Install the shaft lock shield assembly (5) onto the steering shaft assembly.
8. Compress the shaft lock shield assembly using J 23653-SIR  and J 42137  .
9. Install the new bearing retainer (1) onto the steering shaft assembly.
10. Firmly seat the bearing retainer (1) into the groove on the steering shaft assembly.
11. Remove J 23653-SIR  and J 42137  from the steering shaft assembly.
    Fig 2: Compressing Shaft Lock Shield Assembly

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    CAUTION: Refer to SIR INFLATOR MODULE COIL CAUTION .
12. Install the wave washer (1) onto the steering shaft assembly (2).
13. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
14. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM .
    Fig 3: Installing Steering Shaft Assembly Wave Washer

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