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For 1990-2009 cars only

Disassembly Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover
    • J 23653-91 Compressor Plate Adapter
    • J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor

    Object Number: 242806  Size: SH
  1. Remove the signal switch housing; refer to Turn Signal Switch Housing .
  2. Remove the lock housing assembly; refer to Lock Housing Assembly - Off Vehicle .
  3. Remove the retaining ring using J 23653-91 and J 23653-SIR . Discard the retaining ring.

  4. Object Number: 242830  Size: SH
  5. Remove the spring retainer (1).
  6. Remove the upper bearing spring (2).
  7. Remove the inner race seat (3).
  8. Remove the inner race (4).
  9. To remove the tilt spring, refer to Tilt Spring - Off Vehicle .

  10. Object Number: 242821  Size: SH
  11. Remove the pivot pins (1) using J 21854-01 .

  12. Object Number: 242846  Size: SH
  13. Pull the tilt lever (1) forward to release the tilt shoes (3) from the column support assembly.

  14. Object Number: 242856  Size: SH
  15. Remove the steering column housing assembly (1) from the steering column support (2).

Assembly Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 23653-91 Compressor Plate Adapter
    • J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor

    Object Number: 242856  Size: SH
  1. Install the steering column housing assembly (1) onto the steering column housing support (2).

  2. Object Number: 260937  Size: SH
  3. Place the tilt lever position lock shoes (2) into the dowel pins.
  4. Rotate the head assembly until holes (2) for the pivot pins line up.

  5. Object Number: 242859  Size: SH
  6. Install the pivot pins (1) into the hole in the steering column housing .
  7. Bottom the pivot pins (1) against the steering column housing.

  8. Object Number: 242871  Size: SH
  9. Using a hammer and a brass drift, stake (1) the pivot pins (2) at 3 equally spaced locations.
  10. Note: If there is no surface suitable for restaking, the steering column housing (3) must be replaced.

  11. Object Number: 242830  Size: SH
  12. Pull the tilt lever (7) on the steering column housing and tilt the column completely up.
  13. Lubricate the tilt spring (6).
  14. Install the tilt spring (6); refer to Tilt Spring - Off Vehicle .
  15. Install the lock housing(5); refer to Lock Housing Assembly - Off Vehicle .
  16. Install the inner race (4).
  17. Install the inner race seat (3).
  18. Install the upper bearing spring (2).
  19. Install the spring retainer (1).

  20. Object Number: 242882  Size: SH
  21. Install new retaining ring using J 23653-91 and J 23653-SIR .
  22. To install the signal switch housing, refer to Turn Signal Switch Housing .