Steering Column: Disassembly
- Remove 2-piece bearing from dust cover of intermediate shaft. Remove dust cover. Remove snap ring from steering wheel end of shaft.
- Using ignition key, unlock steering wheel. By lightly tapping steering shaft with soft mallet, remove shaft from column. If steering lock is to be removed, cut a slot in retaining screws with hacksaw. Using a screwdriver, remove screws.
- Remove steering lock. Always use new screws and bracket when replacing steering lock. If steering column bracket is removed, cut a slot in retaining bolt with hacksaw. Using a screwdriver, remove bolts. Always use new bolts to install bracket to steering column.