Steering Column: Disassembly

Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN in this article.
Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING WHEEL in this article.
Remove the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
Remove the multi-function switch. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .
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 OFF position.
Remove the screw and the ignition switch.
- Discard the screw.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Ignition Switch Screw
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.
Remove the screw and the clockspring mounting bracket.
- Discard the screw.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Screw
Remove the brake shift interlock solenoid.
- Simultaneously pull the park position switch and release the clip.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid
Remove the inhibitor spring and the inhibitor.
- Thoroughly clean the grease from the inhibitor spring and the inhibitor.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Inhibitor Spring And Inhibitor
Remove the gearshift lever screw and the gearshift lever.

Fig 5: Locating Gearshift Lever Screw
Remove the 2 bolts and the shift cable bracket.
- Discard the 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Bolts And Shift Cable Bracket