Removal & Installation: Removal
- Remove steering wheel from shaft, disconnect turn signal switch wiring harness from under instrument panel, position turn signal in right turn position, loosen attaching screw, and remove turn signal switch.
- Loosen steering column attaching screw under turn signal switch, and remove steering column from housing. Remove housing clamp from column tube, but do not loosen housing completely.NOTE: If necessary, column bushings may be replaced at this time.
- Remove instrument panel undertray, if equipped. Remove steering column clamp (bracket). Disconnect speedometer cable from gear housing and disconnect wiring from oil pressure switch and water temperature sender.
- Jack up front of vehicle and support with safety stands at side rails. Turn front wheels to left, then disconnect the pitman arm from sector shaft, using suitable puller (09610-12010). Remove engine stone shield. Unbolt gear housing from body, then pull entire gear and shaft assembly out from underside of vehicle.