Installation Procedure

2006 Buick Allure CXSSECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: View of Inner Race, Upper Bearing Inner Race Seat, Upper Bearing Spring and Turn Signal Cancel Cam Assembly
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  1. Install the inner race (4).
  2. Install the upper bearing inner race seat (3).
  3. Install the upper bearing spring (2).
  4. Lubricate the turn signal cancel cam assembly (1) with GM P/N 12377900 (Canadian P/N 10953529).
  5. Install the turn signal cancel cam assembly (1).
  6. Fig 2: View of Shaft Lock Shield Assembly
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  7. Install the shaft lock shield assembly.
  8. Fig 3: Compressing Cam Orientation Plate Using J 23653-SIR & J 42137
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  9. Install the new bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR  and J 42137  . See Special Tools .
  10. Remove J 23653-SIR  and J 42137  from the steering shaft assembly. See Special Tools .
  11. Install the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.