Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If standard column, install the following parts onto the steering shaft assembly:
- 1.1. The thrust washer (1)
- 1.2. The upper bearing spring (2)
- 1.3. Lubricate the turn signal cancel cam assembly (3) with GM P/N 12377900 (Canadian P/N 10953529)
- 1.4. Install the turn signal cancel cam assembly (3) onto the steering shaft assembly
- 1.5. Install the cam orientation plate (4) onto the steering shaft assembly
- If tilt column, install the following parts onto the steering column shaft assembly:
- 2.1. Lubricate the inner race (1) with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516)
- 2.2. Install the inner race (1)
- 2.3. The upper bearing inner race seat (2)
- 2.4. The upper bearing spring (3)
- 2.5. Lubricate the turn signal cancel cam assembly (4) with GM P/N 12377900 (Canadian P/N 10953529)
- 2.6. Install the turn signal cancel cam assembly (4) onto the steering shaft assembly
- 2.7. The cam orientation plate (5)
- Install the new bearing retainer onto the steering shaft assembly.
- Compress the cam orientation plate using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 .
- Firmly seat the bearing retainer into the groove on the steering shaft assembly.
- Remove J 23653-SIR .
- Install the SIR coil. Refer to SIR COIL ASSEMBLY in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.