Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
- Remove the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement (Coil) or Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement (Coil and Harness Assembly) 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:
- The cam orientation plate (4)
- The turn signal cancel cam assembly (3)
- The upper bearing spring (2)
- The thrust washer (1)
- If tilt column, remove the following parts from the steering column shaft assembly:
- The cam orientation plate (5)
- The turn signal cancel cam assembly (4)
- The upper bearing spring (3)
- The upper bearing inner race seat (2)
- The inner race (1)
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Let the SIR coil hang freely after removal.