Steering Column: Notes
CAUTION:
Applying excessive pressure, or causing impact to mainshaft during service may, cause the column to collapse. Removal
- Remove air cleaner. Unbolt steering shaft-to-gear box clamp bolt. If vehicle is equipped with A/C, this should be performed from underneath vehicle. See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article in this section.
- On Montero and 4WD Pickup, slide lower shaft boot up. Remove joint assembly-to-gear box clamp bolt. Disconnect joint assembly from steering shaft.
- On all models, remove steering wheel. Loosen tilt lock lever or knob. Lower column. Remove column cover and floor dust cover.
- Disconnect column switch connectors, leaving clamps intact. Pull out switch toward shaft end. On Starion, remove column. On Pickup, remove tilt bracket. Remove column.