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Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble

Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

- Tools Required
- J 23653-SIR Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor
- J 42137 Cam Orientation Plate Adapter

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.

Important: Let the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil hang freely after removal.

2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil.
3. Compress the cam orientation plate using J 23653-SIR and J 42137.
4. Remove the bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 from the steering column shaft assembly.
5. Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137 from the steering column shaft assembly.
6. Discard the bearing retainer.





7. Remove the following parts from the steering column shaft assembly:
7.1. The cam orientation plate (5)
7.2. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (4)
7.3. The upper bearing spring (3)
7.4. The upper bearing inner race seat (2)
7.5. The inner race (1)