Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble

Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

- Tools Required
- J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor
- J 42137 Lock Plate Compressor Adapter

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.

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 shaft lock shield assembly using J 23653-SIR and J 42137.
4. Remove the bearing retainer (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
5. Discard the bearing retainer.
6. Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137from the steering shaft assembly.





7. Remove the following parts from the steering shaft assembly:
7.1. The shaft lock shield assembly (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).