Steering Column (Column Shift): Removal
- Disconnect battery negative cable. Disconnect cable rod by prying rod from grommet in shift lever. Remove cable clip. Remove cable from lower bracket. Disconnect, as equipped, either the flexible coupling, "Pot" coupling or "U" joint from pinion shaft.
- Disconnect wiring connectors at column jacket. Remove steering wheel and horn pad. Refer to appropriate HORN & STEERING WHEEL article in the STEERING section. See list below. Remove damper assembly (if equipped). On RWD models, remove turn signal lever.
- STEERING WHEEL & HORN REMOVAL (General Motors)
- STEERING WHEEL & HORN REMOVAL (Jeep)
- On all models, remove steering column-to-floor pan attaching screws. Expose steering column bracket. Remove instrument panel steering column cover. Lower reinforcement. Disconnect bezel. Remove indicator set screw and gearshift pointer from shift housing.
- Remove steering column bracket-to-instrument panel attaching nuts. Lower support bracket. Firmly grasp steering column assembly and pull rearward while disconnecting lower stub shaft from pinion shaft coupling.NOTE: On vehicles equipped with cruise control and M/T, take care not to damage clutch pedal cruise control switch.
- Install anti-rattle coupling spring into lower coupling tube. Ensure that anti-rattle spring snaps into slot in coupling. Carefully remove column assembly through passenger compartment.