Steering Column: Disassembly

CAUTION: The shift inter-lock actuator is not serviceable. If service to the actuator is required, the steering column assembly must be replaced. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.

Remove the ignition lock cylinder. For additional information, refer to IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER-FUNCTIONAL or IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER-NON-FUNCTIONAL .

WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering column removal procedure.

Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
Remove the screws and the steering column upper bracket.

Fig 1: Removing Screws And Steering Column Upper Bracket
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Depress the two retainer tabs and remove the ignition switch.

Fig 2: Depressing Retainer Tabs And Removing Ignition Switch
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Remove the ignition switch spring.

Fig 3: Removing Ignition Switch Spring
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Pull downward on the spring and release the spring tension, route the spring above the spring guide.

Fig 4: Pulling Downward On Spring And Releasing Spring Tension
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Cut the spring retainer and remove the spring.

Fig 5: Cutting Spring Retainer And Removing Spring
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Remove the nut.

Fig 6: Removing Nut
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Remove the spring guide and washer.

Fig 7: Removing Spring Guide And Washer
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Remove the bolt and sleeve and spring, and pivot the steering column mounting bracket upward.

Fig 8: Removing Bolt And Sleeve And Spring And Pivot Steering Column Mounting Bracket Upward
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Remove the washer.

Fig 9: Removing Washer
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Remove the bearing.

Fig 10: Removing Bearing
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Remove the tilt lever.

Fig 11: Removing Tilt Lever
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Remove the bolts and the shift cable and harness retainer brackets.

Fig 12: Removing Bolts And Shift Cable And Harness Retainer Brackets
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CAUTION: Do not use a screwdriver to separate the clamp retainer or damage can result.

Fig 13: Removing Steering Column Clamp Retainer Using Suitable Punch From Opposite Side

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Using a suitable punch from the opposite side, remove the steering column clamp retainer.