Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-: Removing

-- Remove the steering column, refer to STEERING COLUMN .

CAUTION:

Correct handling and transporting of the steering column, refer to STEERING COLUMN, HANDLING AND TRANSPORTING .

-- Carefully secure the steering column -1- in a vice with protective jaw pads.

Fig 1: Identifying Securing Steering Column & Universal Joint

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-- Carefully move the universal joint -2- downward.

-- Remove the lower shear bolt -arrow- using the Socket - Steering Column Lock T10424.

Fig 2: Loosening Lower Shear Bolt Using T10424

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-- Remove any chips with a brush.

CAUTION:

The chips must not get into the steering column.

-- Turn the steering column 180° in the vice.

Fig 3: Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764 & Universal Joint

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-- Carefully move the universal joint -2- downward.

NOTE:

It is necessary to turn the steering column 180° so that any chips that may fall down from above when removing the shear bolt cannot get into the steering column.

-- Remove the lower shear bolt -arrow- using the Socket - Steering Column Lock T10424.

-- Remove any chips with a brush.

-- Remove the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- -1-.