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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

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

Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Important: Let the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil assembly hang freely after removal.
Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel d module coil assembly. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
Compress the shaft lock shield assembly (2) using J 23653-SIR and J 42137.

Fig 1: Compressing Shaft Lock Shield Assembly

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Remove the bearing retainer (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
Discard the bearing retainer.
Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137 from the steering shaft assembly.
Remove the following parts from the steering shaft assembly:
1. The shaft lock shield assembly (4).
2. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (3).
3. The upper bearing spring (2).
4. The thrust washer (1).
Fig 2: Identifying Shaft Lock Shield Assembly, Turn Signal Cancel Cam Assembly, Upper Bearing Spring & Thrust Washer
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