Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
- Remove the SIR coil. Refer to SIR COIL ASSEMBLY in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
- Remove and discard the bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 .
- Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137 from the steering shaft.
- Remove the shaft lock (2) or the cam orientation plate (1).IMPORTANT: Do not wipe the lubricant off the turn signal cancel cam assembly.
- Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (3).
- Remove the upper bearing spring (4).
- Remove the upper bearing inner race seat (5).
- Remove the inner race (6).