Steering Column: Disassembly
- Remove 2-piece bearing from dust cover of lower shaft assembly. Pull dust cover over universal joint. Remove lower boot.
- Remove snap ring from upper end of steering column. Remove steering lock. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article. Remove steering shaft.
- Cut a slot in steering column upper bracket retaining bolt (if necessary). Using a screwdriver, remove upper bracket retaining bolt. Remove bracket. Remove upper steering column bearing.