Removal Procedure
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- Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Two Mode Hybrid) or Steering Column Replacement (Non-Hybrid) .
- Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
- Remove the turn signal multifunction switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
- Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
- Remove the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
- Remove the automatic transmission control. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement .
- Using compressor J 23653-SIR and adapter J 42137 , remove and discard the steering shaft lock plate retaining ring. See Special Tools .
- Remove the following parts from the steering column shaft assembly:
- The turn signal switch cancel cam position plate (5)
- The turn signal switch cancel cam (4)
- The steering shaft upper bearing spring (3)
- The steering shaft upper bearing inner race seat (2)
- The steering shaft upper bearing inner race (1)
- Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using remover J 21854-01 (2). See Special Tools .
- Install the tilt lever into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
- Pull back on the tilt lever and at the same time, pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
- Remove the steering column tilt head assembly.
- Remove anti-rotation pin J 42640 .
- Remove the tilt lever.
- Remove the steering shaft upper bearing from the steering column tilt head assembly.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
.