Steering Column: Disassembly
- Remove steering wheel and combination switch. Remove dust boot and cover from joint assembly. Remove snap ring and components from steering wheel end of shaft. See Figure.
- 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. If column brackets are to be removed, cut a slot in retaining bolt with hacksaw. Using a screwdriver, remove bolts.