Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Spring Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. 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. See Special Tools .
J 42137 Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor Adapter. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: View of Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Steering Shaft

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Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Spring Replacement

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
1	Steering Shaft Lock Plate Retaining Ring Procedure Use compressor J 23653-SIR and adapter J 42137 to remove the steering shaft lock plate retaining ring. Tip Do not reuse the steering shaft lock plate retaining ring. Replace it. Special Tools J 23653-SIR Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor J 42137 Cam Orientation Plate Adapter
2	Steering Shaft Lock Plate Tip The steering shaft lock plate can only be installed one way, align the it to the solitary larger spline on the steering shaft.
3	Turn Signal Cancel Cam Tip Ensure the turn signal cancel cam is aligned to the turn signal multifunction switch when reinstalling.
4	Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Spring