Steering Column: Disassembly

Remove steering column. See STEERING COLUMN under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . Remove joint assembly. See Fig 1 . Remove boot, cover and bearing. Remove snap ring, stopper and spacer. If removing steering lock, cut retaining screws with hacksaw. Remove steering lock and bracket.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Column Assembly (Typical)

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

CAUTION: If steering lock is removed, use NEW steering lock bracket and bolts when assembling steering lock.