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Removal & Installation: Notes

CAUTION: To provide increased occupant protection, the energy absorbing steering column incorporates shear pins which allow the column to collapse upon frontal impact. Applying excessive pressure, or causing impact to mainshaft during service, may cause the column to collapse.