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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  3. Remove the inflator module.
  4. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  5. Remove the SIR coil from the steering column upper shaft.
  6. Allow the SIR coil to hang.
  7. Remove the wave washer (1) from the steering shaft (2).
    Fig 1: Wave Washer To Steering Shaft
    G01720236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Compress the shaft lock plate (2) using J 23653-SIR  and J 42137. 
  9. Remove the bearing retainer (1) from the steering shaft.
  10. Remove J 23653-SIR  and J 42137  from the steering shaft.
    Fig 2: Bearing Retainer To Steering Shaft
    G01720237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the shaft lock shield (5) from the steering shaft.
  12. Remove the turn signal cancel cam (4) from the steering shaft.
  13. Remove the upper bearing spring (3) from the steering shaft.
    14. Fig 3: Shaft Lock Shield, Signal Cancel Cam And Upper Bearing Spring And Components
    G01720238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the upper bearing inner race seat (2) from the steering shaft.
  15. Remove the inner race (1) from the steering shaft.
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