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Tilt Head Housing - Assemble

Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Assemble - Off Vehicle

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





1. Install the housing and bearing assembly (1).





2. Using the tilt lever position, lock the shoes to the dowel pins (2).
3. Rotate the tilt head assembly (1) in order to align the holes for the pivot pins.





4. Install the 2 pivot pins by performing the following steps:
4.1. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with lithium grease.
4.2. Press the pivot pins (1) until the pins are firmly seated.
4.3. Stake the pivot pins at three new locations (1).





5. Install the inner race (1).
6. Install the upper bearing inner race seat (2).
7. Install the upper bearing spring (3).





8. Install the turn signal cancel cam assembly (1).
9. Install the cam orientation plate (2).
10. Install the bearing retainer (3).





11. Compress the cam orientation plate using J 23653-SIR and J 42137.
12. Install the bearing retainer ring to the steering shaft.
13. Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137.
14. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil.