Steering Shaft: Disassembly

NOTE: Secure column in a vise whose jaws are covered with soft brass or cloth.

Fig 1: Supporting Steering Wheel Lock Portion Of Column

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Rigidly support steering wheel lock portion of column, and then use a chisel to make a groove (screwdriver slot) in head of two steering lock bolts.
Hold steering column in a vise and use a screwdriver to remove lock bolts.
Remove steering lock assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Steering Lock Assembly
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Remove two universal joint pinch bolts from steering column assembly and intermediate shaft.
Remove intermediate shaft pinch bolt.