Steering Column: Disassembly

Remove steering column. See STEERING COLUMN under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove joint assembly. See Fig 1. Remove boot, cover and bearing. Remove snap ring, stopper and spacer. If removing steering lock, cut retaining screws with hacksaw. Remove steering lock and bracket.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Column Assembly (Typical)

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

CAUTION: If steering lock is removed, use NEW steering lock bracket and bolts when reassembling steering lock.