Steering Wheel & Steering Column: Other Pontiac Sunfire I

Tool Required

1. J 23653-SIR Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor
2. J 42137 Cam Orientation Plate Adapter

Scheme 73

Scheme 74

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 3 in SIR.
2. Remove the SIR coil. Refer to 90 .
3. Remove and dispose of the bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR and J 42137.
4. Remove the shaft lock (1).
5. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).
6. Remove the upper bearing spring 93).
7. Remove the upper bearing inner race seat (4)
8. Remove the inner race (5).

Scheme 75

Scheme 76

1. Install the inner race (5).
2. Install the upper bearing inner race seat (4).
3. Install the upper bearing spring (3).
4. Lubricate the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2) with GM P/N 123779900 (Canadian P/N 10953529).
5. Install the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).
6. Install the shaft lock (1).
7. Install the new bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 . CAUTION: Refer to «SIR INFLATOR MODULE COIL CAUTION»(ref-175132-S33913314732005041500000) in Cautions and Notices.
8. Install the SIR coil. Refer to INFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL REPLACEMENT in SIR.
9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 3 in SIR.

Scheme 77

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 3 in SIR.
2. Remove the lock cylinder. Refer to «IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT KEY)»(ref-189097-S41606253812005090600000) or «IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT (WITH KEY)»(ref-189097-S32904105872005090600000) .
3. Remove the steering column tilt head housing. Refer to «STEERING COLUMN TILT HEAD HOUSING REPLACEMENT»(ref-189097-S25491846762005090600000) .
4. Remove the 2 tapping screws (1).
5. Remove the lock bolt support bracket (2).
6. Remove the lock bolt assembly (3).
7. Remove the ignition lock actuator assembly (4).

Scheme 78

1. Install the ignition lock actuator assembly (4).
2. Install the lock bolt assembly (3).
3. Install the lock bolt support bracket (2). NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(ref-175132-S17785009232005041500000) in Cautions and Notices.
4. Install the 2 tapping screws (1). Tighten Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
5. Install the steering column tilt head housing. Refer to «STEERING COLUMN TILT HEAD HOUSING REPLACEMENT»(ref-189097-S25491846762005090600000) .
6. Install the lock cylinder. Refer to «IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT KEY)»(ref-189097-S41606253812005090600000) or «IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT (WITH KEY)»(ref-189097-S32904105872005090600000) .
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 3 in SIR.

Turn Signal Cancel cam and Upper Bearing Thrust Washer

Tools Required

1. J 23653-SIR Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor
2. J 42137 Camp Orientation Plate Adapter

Scheme 79

Scheme 80

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 3 in SIR.
2. Remove the SIR coil. Refer to INFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL REPLACEMENT
3. Remove and discard the bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR and J 42137
4. Remove the shaft lock (1).
5. Remove the turn signal cancel cam (2).
6. Remove the upper bearing spring (3).
7. Remove the upper bearing inner race (4).

Scheme 81

Scheme 82

1. Install the upper bearing inner race (4).
2. Install the upper bearing spring (3).
3. Install the turn signal cancel cam (2).
4. Lubricate the turn signal cancel cam (2) with GM P/N 12377900 (Canadian P/N 10953529).
5. Install the bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR and J 42137. CAUTION: Refer to «SIR INFLATOR MODULE COIL CAUTION»(ref-175132-S33913314732005041500000) in Caution and Notices.
6. Install the SIR coil. Refer to «SIR COIL ASSEMBLY (SEDAN)»(ref-160361-S23468524062004021000000) .
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer toSIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 3 in SIR.

Vehicle Steering

The steering wheel is the first link between the driver and the vehicle. The steering wheel is fastened to a steering shaft within the column. At the lower end of the column, the intermediate shaft connects the column to the steering gear.

Vehicle Security-Some Vehicle Models

Theft deterrent components are mounted are designed into the steering column. The following components allow the column to be locked in order to minimize theft

1. The ignition switch
2. The steering column lock
3. The ignition cylinder

Driver Convenience

The steering wheel and column may also have driver controls attached for convenience and comfort. The following controls may be mounted on or near the steering wheel or column.

1. The turn signal switch
2. The hazard switch
3. The headlamp dimmer switch
4. The wiper/washer switch
5. The horn pad/cruise control switch
6. The redundant radio/entertainment system controls
7. The tilt or tilt/telescoping functions
8. The navigation/OnStar® features
9. The HVAC controls

Driver Safety

The energy-absorbing steering column compresses in the event of a front-end collision, which reduces the chance of injury to the driver. The mounting capsules break away from the mounting bracket in the event of an accident.

Scheme 83

Scheme 84