Steering Column: Removal
- Disconnect battery ground cable. On column shift models, disconnect transmission linkage rod from lever on steering column.
- Remove dust cover from steering shaft coupler at steering gear. Remove shaft coupler clamp bolt. Mark steering shaft coupler and steering gear shaft for reassembly reference.
- Remove steering column floor plate mounting bolts. Remove lower trim panel. Unplug electrical connectors from steering column. Remove steering column bracket mounting nuts. Remove steering column.