For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
3. Remove the steering shaft seal (1) from the sensor retainer (2).
4. Remove the sensor retainer (2) from the end of the steering jacket (3).
5. Remove the following items from the steering shaft assembly:

5.1. | lower spring retainer (1)

5.2. | steering wheel position sensor (2), refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering .

5.3. | lower bearing spring (3)

5.4. | lower bearing seat (4)

6. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (5) from the steering column jacket assembly.

### Installation Procedure

1. Position the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (5) with the slot on the steering column jacket assembly.
2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (5) onto the steering column jacket assembly (6).
3. Compress the lower bearing spring (3) to a length of 23-24 mm (0.91-0.94 in) between the lower bearing seat (4), the steering wheel position sensor (2) and the lower spring retainer (1). Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering .
4. Install the steering shaft seal (1) to the sensor retainer (2).
5. Install the sensor retainer (2) to the steering shaft assembly (3).
6. Install the steering column to the vehicle. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.