Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 in SIR.
Important: Let the SIR coil hang freely after removal.
Remove the SIR coil. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (DRIVER-SIDE) in SIR.
Remove and discard the bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 .

Fig 1: Removing Bearing Retainer Using J 23653-SIR & J 42137
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If standard column, 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)
Fig 2: Removing Cam Orientation Plate, Upper Bearing Spring, Turn Signal Cancel Cam Assembly & Thrust Washer
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If tilt column, remove the following parts from the steering column shaft assembly:
1. The cam orientation plate (5)
2. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (4)
3. The upper bearing spring (3)
4. The upper bearing inner race seat (2)
5. The inner race (1)
Fig 3: Removing Cam Orientation Plate, Turn Signal Cancel Cam Assembly, Upper Bearing Spring, Upper Bearing Inner Race Seat & Inner Race
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.