Steering Column: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Cadillac Catera. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Ensure wheels of vehicle are in straight-ahead position and steering column is in LOCK position before disconnecting steering column or intermediate shaft from steering gear, or SIR coil will become uncentered. If weight of column is supported by only lower or upper support bracket, lower bearing adapter may be damaged.
CAUTION:
When steering column is removed from vehicle, it is extremely susceptible to damage. DO NOT drop or lean on column. DO NOT hammer on ends of shaft, or plastic injections which maintain column rigidity could be loosened.