Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required:

J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor
J 42137 Lock Plate Compressor Adapter

NOTE: 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 (Column Shift) or Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift) .
Compress the shaft lock shield assembly using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 .
Remove and discard the bearing retainer (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137 from the steering shaft assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Shaft Assembly
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the following components from the steering shaft assembly:
1. 5.1. The shaft lock shield assembly (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: Steering Shaft Assembly Components
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.