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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION:
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
    IMPORTANT: Let the SIR coil hang freely after removal.
    Fig 1: Identifying J 23653-SIR Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor And J 42137 Adapter
    G01646112Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the SIR coil. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM in SIR.
  3. Remove and discard the bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR  and J 42137. 
  4. If standard column, remove the following parts from the steering shaft assembly:
    1. 4.1. The cam orientation plate (4)
    2. 4.2. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (3)
    3. 4.3. The upper bearing spring (2)
    4. 4.4. The thrust washer (1)
    Fig 2: Removing Steering Shaft Assembly Parts (Standard Column)
    G01646113Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If tilt column, remove the following parts from the steering column shaft assembly:
    1. 5.1. The cam orientation plate (5)
    2. 5.2. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (4)
    3. 5.3. The upper bearing spring (3)
    4. 5.4. The upper bearing inner race seat (2)
    5. 5.5. The inner race (1)
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Shaft Assembly Parts (Tilt Column)
    G01646114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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