Steering Column - Manual Transmission: Disassembly

All vehicles 

1. Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
2. Remove the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
3. Remove the ignition switch.
   1. Remove the 2 ignition switch screws.
   2. Remove the ignition switch.
      Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch And Ignition Switch Screws

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NOTE: Note the position of the ignition lock cylinder gear, bearing and bearing retainer prior to removal.
Fig 2: Locating Ignition Lock Cylinder Bearing Retainer
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4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder bearing retainer.
5. Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise and remove the ignition lock cylinder bearing.
   Fig 3: Locating Ignition Lock Cylinder Bearing

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6. Note the position of the keyhole and remove the ignition lock cylinder gear.
   Fig 4: Locating Ignition Lock Cylinder Gear

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7. Remove the sensor ring.
   1. Remove the steering column lower bearing spring.
   2. Remove the sensor ring.
      Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing Spring And Sensor Ring

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8. Remove the steering column lower bearing tolerance ring.
   Fig 6: Locating Steering Column Lower Bearing Tolerance Ring

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NOTE: Tilt column shown in illustration, fixed column similar.
Fig 7: Removing Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
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9. Remove the 2 ignition lock cylinder housing screws.
WARNING: Use care when removing the spring. The spring is under high tension and may release with great force. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Tilt column shown in illustration, fixed column similar.
10. Remove the ignition lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft from the steering actuator housing.
    1. Using a shop fabricated tool, pry up on the steering column locking levers.
    2. For tilt columns, remove the steering column position spring.
       Fig 8: Identifying Shop Fabricated Tool And Steering Column Position Spring

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11. Remove the turn signal cancel cam.
    Fig 9: Removing Turn Signal Cancel Cam

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12. Remove the steering column upper bearing snap ring.
    Fig 10: Locating Steering Column Upper Bearing Snap Ring

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13. Remove the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 11: Locating Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring

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14. Remove the steering column upper bearing sleeve.
    Fig 12: Locating Steering Column Bearing Sleeve

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15. Remove the steering column upper bearing tolerance ring.
    1. Slide the steering column shaft in toward the lock cylinder housing.
    2. Slide the steering column upper bearing tolerance ring off the steering column shaft and remove the shaft.
       Fig 13: Identifying Steering Column Shaft And Steering Column Upper Bearing Tolerance Ring

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16. Using a suitable punch, remove the steering column upper bearing (small) from the ignition lock cylinder housing.
    Fig 14: Removing Steering Column Upper Bearing (Small) From Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing

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    Vehicles with tilt column 

17. Using a suitable punch, remove the steering column lower bearing (large) from the ignition lock cylinder housing.
    Fig 15: Removing Steering Column Lower Bearing (Large) From Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing

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    All vehicles 

18. Remove the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.
    Fig 16: Locating Steering Column Lower Bearing And Sleeve

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19. Remove the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    1. Remove the 3 bolts.
    2. Remove the steering column lower bearing retainer.
       Fig 17: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer And Bolts

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20. Remove the upper and lower steering column lock lever actuators.
    Fig 18: Removing Upper And Lower Steering Column Lock Lever Actuators

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