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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 23653-SIR Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor
    • J 42137 Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor Adapter

    Object Number: 338016  Size: SH
  1. Install the housing and bearing assembly (1).

  2. Object Number: 338067  Size: SH
  3. Using the tilt lever position, lock the shoes to the dowel pins (2).
  4. Rotate the tilt head assembly (1) in order to align the holes for the pivot pins.

  5. Object Number: 299893  Size: SH
  6. Install the 2 pivot pins by performing the following steps:
  7. 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).

    Object Number: 338012  Size: SH
  8. Install the inner race (1).
  9. Install the upper bearing inner race seat (2).
  10. Install the upper bearing spring (3).

  11. Object Number: 338056  Size: SH
  12. Install the turn signal cancel cam assembly (1).
  13. Install the cam orientation plate (2).
  14. Install the bearing retainer (3).

  15. Object Number: 338052  Size: SH
  16. Compress the cam orientation plate using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 .
  17. Install the bearing retainer ring to the steering shaft.
  18. Remove J 23653-SIR and J 42137 .
  19. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Assemble - Off Vehicle .