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Removal, XJS

  1. Place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Remove exhaust heat shields near head pipe. Remove right side heat shield near steering rack.
  2. Remove nut and bolt mounting lower "U" joint to pinion shaft. Work inside passenger compartment and separate "U" joint from upper and lower column. Pull "U" joint free from upper column.
  3. Remove "U" joint from lower shaft. From under vehicle, push lower column through firewall until "U" joint separates from pinion shaft. Pull "U" joint clear of pinion shaft and withdraw lower column assembly.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Lower Steering Column From Pinion Shaft
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