Removal & Installation: Removal

Disconnect battery cables, place steering lock in "GARAGE" position, remove center steering wheel pad, and pull steering wheel from shaft. Remove combination lighting switch housing. Remove switch retaining bolts and free switch from column.
Mark column clamp position in relation to column tube. Remove bolt securing gear control clamp. Using suitable tool (B. Vi. 315), unscrew gear control ball joint by freeing clamp on steering column. Remove glove tray.
Mark electrical wiring on steering lock and stop light switch (for reassembly), then disconnect from harness. Disconnect clutch and brake pedal return springs. Remove clip and take off pedals. Free outer cable from its stop on pedal assembly bracket. Remove steering column universal joint pin at pedal assembly end. Remove steering column top retaining fixture (to free retaining pin, disconnect speedometer cable).
On vehicles without Master-Vac, remove two screws securing master cylinder and steering column. If equipped with Master-Vac, remove extra lower bolt also. Unbolt steering column from flexible coupling. Pull column assembly through firewall and into passenger compartment.