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Steering Column: Disassembly

  1. Remove the two-piece bearing from dust cover of intermediate shaft. Remove dust cover from intermediate shaft.
  2. Remove snap ring from steering shaft (steering wheel end). Unlock steering wheel lock (with ignition key), then remove steering shaft from column by lightly tapping shaft with soft (rubber or plastic) mallet.
  3. If steering lock is to be removed, cut a slot in mounting screws with hacksaw. Use a flat blade screwdriver to remove screws then remove steering lock. Always use new screws and bracket when replacing steering lock.
  4. If steering column bracket is removed, cut a slot in mounting bolt with hacksaw. Remove bolts with flat blade screwdriver. Always use new bolts when installing bracket to steering column.
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