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Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Standard Floor Shift

Tools Required

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

    Object Number: 354095  Size: SH
  1. Remove the windshield wiper and washer switch assembly. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  2. Remove the lower bearing adapter clip (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.
  3. Remove the bearing adapter retainer (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (4).
  4. Remove the lower bearing adapter (3) from the steering column jacket assembly (4).

  5. Object Number: 343728  Size: SH
  6. Remove the bearing retainer (1) using J 23653-SIR and J 23653-91 .

  7. Object Number: 359824  Size: SH
  8. Remove the steering shaft assembly from the steering column jacket assembly.
  9. Check the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .