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J 23653-SIR Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor
J 42137 Cam Orientation Plate Adapter

Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Important: Let the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil hang freely after removal.

Fig 1: Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
Remove the bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 .
Remove the J 23653-SIR and J 42137 .
Discard the bearing retainer.
Remove the following parts from the steering shaft assembly:
1. 6.1. The cam orientation plate (4)
2. 6.2. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (3)
3. 6.3. The upper bearing spring (2)
4. 6.4. The thrust washer (1)
  
  Fig 2: Cam Orientation Plate, Turn Signal Cancel Cam, Upper Bearing Spring & Thrust Washer
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.