Removal Procedure
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- Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
- Remove the SIR 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 Tilt Spring Replacement .
- Remove the linear shift. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
- Using the J 21854-01 and J 42137 , remove and discard the bearing retainer. See Special Tools .
- 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)
- Remove the 2 pivot pins from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using J 21854-01 . 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 J 42640 .
- Remove the steering column tilt head assembly.
- Remove the tilt lever.
- Remove the upper bearing assembly from the steering column tilt head assembly.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
.