Cutlass Supreme FWD V6-189 3.1L (1989)
FIGURE 1
SERVICE PROCEDURE
SLIP RING BRUSH AND SPRING REPLACEMENT
1.
Disconnect negative battery cable.
2.
Remove steering wheel radio control pad.
3.
Disconnect plug at cancelling cam, then disconnect horn contact connector.
4.
Remove safety retaining ring and wheel nut. Remove steering wheel.
NOTICE:
WHEN REMOVING A STEERING WHEEL WITH REDUNDANT ELECTRONIC ACCESSORY CONTROLS IN THE HUB,
CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO AVOID DAMAGE TO ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS. WHEEL PULLER BOLTS, USED WITH
SPECIAL TOOL J1859-03, SHOULD BE TURNED INTO STEERING HUB NO MORE THAN FIVE COMPLETE TURNS. THIS
WILL PREVENT BOLT CONTACT WITH SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS. REFERENCE THE FEBRUARY 1989
SERVICE GUILD ARTICLE, PAGE 51.
5.
Remove cancelling cam from turn signal switch.
6.
Using pliers, remove four brushes and springs by rocking each brush back and forth while pulling it up and out of position. (See Figure 1) Discard
springs and brushes.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure loose parts don't fall into column.
7.
Insert one new spring into end of each new brush.
8.
Position each new spring and brush assembly on turn signal switch as shown. Press down and lock each assembly in position. When all four spring
and brush assemblies are locked in position, press down and release each brush to check for proper movement.
9.
Install cancelling cam.
10.
Install steering wheel, wheel nut, and safety snap ring.
11.
Connect horn contact wire and cancelling cam wiring.
12.
Check date code on steering wheel pad. If it is before 10-1-88 (100188) a new pad is required. (See previous pad chart for part number.)
13.
Install steering wheel control pad.
If a new steering wheel pad has been installed skip to Step 19.
