Steering Column: Disassembly

All vehicles 

1. Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
2. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING WHEEL .
3. Remove the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
4. Remove the multi-function switch. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.
CAUTION: Do not remove the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition switch at the same time or damage to the ignition switch may result.
NOTE: Place the ignition key in the ACC position.
5. Remove the screw and the ignition switch.
   • Discard the screw.
Fig 1: Ignition Switch Screw
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NOTE: Place the gear shift lever in the lowest gear position by pressing the manual override on the bottom of the brake shift interlock solenoid, if equipped.
6. Remove the screw and the clockspring mounting bracket.
   • Discard the screw.
Fig 2: Clockspring Mounting Bracket Screw
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Column shift vehicles 

7. Remove the brake shift interlock solenoid.
   • Simultaneously pull the park position switch and release the clip.
Fig 3: Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid
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8. Remove the inhibitor spring and the inhibitor.
   • Thoroughly clean the grease from the inhibitor spring and the inhibitor.
Fig 4: Inhibitor Spring & Inhibitor
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9. Remove the gearshift lever screw and the gearshift lever.
Fig 5: Gearshift Lever
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10. Remove the 2 bolts and the shift cable bracket.
    • Discard the 2 bolts.
Fig 6: Shift Cable Bracket
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Floor shift vehicles 

11. Remove the 2 bolts and the inhibitor cable bracket.
    • Discard the 2 bolts.
Fig 7: Inhibitor Cable Bracket
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