Steering Column: Removal
- Disconnect battery negative terminal. Disconnect transmission shift linkage from column shift tube levers. Mark position of pot joint to steering shaft. Remove pot joint bolt from steering shaft.
- Remove steering column bracket nuts and screws. Remove bracket. Remove steering column seal. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL removal and installation. Disconnect wiring connectors at column harness.
- Disconnect start/neutral switch and back-up light switch connectors (if equipped). Disconnect transmission indicator cable (if equipped). Rotate column allowing shift lever to clear dash opening. Remove steering column assembly.