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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Wave Washer & Steering Shaft
    GM293252Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
    2. IMPORTANT: Let the SIR coil hang freely after removal.
  2. Remove the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
  3. Remove the wave washer (1) from the steering shaft assembly (2).
    4. Fig 2: Compressing Cam Orientation Plate Using J 23653-SIR & J 42137
    GM338052Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Compress the cam orientation plate using J 23653-SIR and J 42137  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  5. Remove the bearing retainer from the steering shaft assembly.
  6. Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  7. Dispose of the bearing retainer.
    8. Fig 3: Removing Cam Orientation Plate, Turn Signal Cancel Cam, Upper Bearing Spring, Upper Bearing Inner Race Seat & Inner Race
    GM677927Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the cam orientation plate (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.
    13. Fig 4: View Of Turn Signal Switch Housing & Steering Column Shaft Assembly
    GM664269Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the windshield wiper and washer switch assembly only. Refer to Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement in Wipers/Washers.
  14. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement .
  15. Slide the signal switch bracket off of the steering column shaft assembly.
  16. Remove the steering shaft and tilt head housing as an assembly. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket Replacement (Telescoping)  or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket Replacement (Manual) .
  17. Remove the tilt head housing from the steering shaft.
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