Steering Column: Disassembly
- Remove the 2-piece bearing from dust cover of intermediate shaft. Remove dust cover from intermediate shaft.
- Remove snap ring from steering shaft (steering wheel end). Unlock steering wheel lock (with ignition key). Remove steering shaft from column by lightly tapping shaft with soft mallet.
- If steering lock is to be removed, cut a slot in retaining screws with hacksaw. Use a flat blade screwdriver to remove screws. Remove steering lock. Always use new screws and bracket when replacing steering lock.
- If steering column bracket is removed, cut a slot in retaining bolt with hacksaw. Remove bolts with flat blade screwdriver. Always use new bolts when installing bracket to steering column.