Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

Tools Required 

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

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
   Fig 1: Removing Steering Shaft Assembly Wave Washer

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   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 .
3. Remove the wave washer (1) from the steering shaft assembly (2).
4. Compress the shaft lock shield assembly using J 23653-SIR  and J 42137  .
5. Remove the bearing retainer (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
6. Dispose of the bearing retainer.
7. Remove J 23653-SIR  and J 42137  from the steering shaft assembly.
   Fig 2: Compressing Shaft Lock Shield Assembly

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8. Remove the shaft lock shield assembly (5) from the steering shaft assembly.
9. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (4) from the steering shaft assembly.
10. Remove the upper bearing spring (3) from the steering shaft assembly.
11. Remove the upper bearing inner race seat (2) from the steering shaft assembly.
12. Remove the inner race (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Components

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