Sir CLOCKSPRING Assembly: Removal

Set front wheels in straight-ahead position and turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disable SIR system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE . Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL .
Remove clockspring assembly retaining ring. Note orientation of clockspring assembly to steering column housing. Remove clockspring assembly, allowing assembly to hang by wiring. Remove wave washer. Remove and discard lock plate retaining ring using Lock Plate Compressor (J-23653-SIR). See Figure. Remove lock plate, turn signal cancel cam and upper bearing spring. Remove upper bearing inner race seat and inner race.
On all except "E" and "K" bodies, remove multifunction switch lever by grasping and pulling lever straight out. On "E" and "K" bodies, remove multifunction switch lever by pushing lever in, rotating 1/4 turn clockwise to release, and pulling it straight out. Remove screw retaining hazard flasher knob. On all models, move turn signal switch up to right turn position, remove screws and allow switch to hang by wiring.
To aid in installing SIR clockspring wiring and connector down through column assembly, attach long piece of mechanics wire to clockspring assembly lower wiring connector at base of steering column. Carefully pull clockspring assembly, wiring and connector up and out of column. Disconnect mechanics wire from connector and allow wire to hang.