Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
Important: Let the SIR coil hang freely after removal.
Remove the SIR coil. Refer to INFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL REPLACEMENT in SIR.
Remove and discard the bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 .
If standard column, remove the following parts from the steering shaft assembly:
1. 4.1. The cam orientation plate (4)
2. 4.2. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (3)
3. 4.3. The upper bearing spring (2)
4. 4.4. The thrust washer (1)
Fig 1: Turn Signal Cancel Cam & Upper Bearing Thrust Washer (Standard Column)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
If tilt column, remove the following parts from the steering column shaft assembly:
1. 5.1. The cam orientation plate (5)
2. 5.2. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (4)
3. 5.3. The upper bearing spring (3)
4. 5.4. The upper bearing inner race seat (2)
5. 5.5. The inner race (1)
Fig 2: Turn Signal Cancel Cam & Upper Bearing Thrust Washer (Tilt Column)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.