Removal And Installation: Column: Notes

REMOVAL 

1. Position the front wheels of vehicle (and steering wheel) in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position. This will help keep the clockspring properly centered for reinstallation.
2. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column.
3. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
4. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
5. Push the tilt lever downward to the released position.
6. Push the tilt lever upward, locking the column in place.
7. Remove the clockspring. Refer to CLOCKSPRING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
8. Remove the steering column pinch bolt.

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   1 - Steering Column Pinch Bolt

9. Separate the steering shaft from the steering gear.
10. Disengage the wiring harness routing clip.

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    1 - Steering Column Nuts

    2 - Wire Harness Routing Clip

11. Remove the steering column nuts.
12. Remove the steering column bolts.

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    1 - Steering Column Bolts

13. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION 

Follow the removal procedure in reverse for general reassembly of the components on the vehicle.