Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Bearing Thrust Washer - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

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Tools Required

J 23653-SIR Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor
J 42137 Cam Orientation Plate Adapter. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 1: Compressing Cam Orientation Plate Using J 23653-SIR & J 42137

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM in SIR.

IMPORTANT: Let the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil hang freely after removal.

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 J 23653-SIR and J 42137 .
Discard the bearing retainer.

Fig 2: Thrust Washer, Upper Bearing Spring, Turn Signal Cancel Cam Assembly & Cam Orientation Plate

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Remove the following parts from the steering shaft assembly:
1. The cam orientation plate (4)
2. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (3)
3. The upper bearing spring (2)
4. The thrust washer (1)