Disassembly (M/T)

Remove steering column from vehicle as previously outlined. Remove mount bracket from column. Attach Holding Fixture (J-23074) to mount bolt holes. Secure column in vise by clamping on holding fixture.
Remove steering wheel and lock plate. Proceed to STEERING WHEEL & HORN REMOVAL article in the STEERING section.

Fig 1: Removing Lock Plate Snap Ring Discard old snap ring.
Install Compressor. Remove snap ring and discard. Remove lock plate, directional signal canceling cam, upper bearing preload spring, and thrust washer from steering shaft.
CAUTION: After snap ring is removed from shaft, steering shaft is free in column. DO NOT allow shaft to fall out end of column.
Remove hazard warning switch knob by pressing inward and unscrewing. On models without cruise control, remove directional signal switch lever.

Fig 2: Exploded View of Steering Column Models with M/T and standard column are shown.
On models with cruise control, disconnect 2 of 4 wires at switch connector. Fold wires back along harness. Tape wires and a length of string to harness to aid removal.
Remove directional switch connector from bracket at lower end of column. Separate connector by lifting plastic lock tab on connector. Wrap tape around connector and harness to prevent snagging during removal. Remove directional signal switch screws.
Remove switch and harness by pulling straight up and out of column. On models with cruise control, remove directional switch lever. Remove cruise control switch (in directional signal switch lever) and harness using string taped to harness.
Turn ignition switch 2 detent positions beyond "OFF" position. Using a thin blade screwdriver, compress lock cylinder retaining tab and remove cylinder from column. Retaining tab is accessible through slot next to directional switch mounting boss.
NOTE: If retaining tab is not visible through slot, remove any casting flash that may be in slot.
Remove ignition switch from lower end of column. Remove screws securing directional signal switch housing and shroud to column. Remove housing and shroud. Disconnect ignition switch remote rod from lock rack.
Remove screws securing shroud to housing and remove shroud. Remove wave washer from key-release lever pivot. Remove key release lever and spring. Remove lock rack and bolt assembly. Remove rack preload spring. See Fig 3 .

Fig 3: Removing Wave Washer Models with M/T and standard column are shown.
Using a punch, push on block tooth of sector and push sector through lock cylinder hole. Remove steering shaft. Remove lower bearing snap ring from retainer. Remove retainer, bearing and adapter.