Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

- Tools Required
- J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture
- J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin

IMPORTANT: Place the steering column in the center position.





1. Put the steering column and J 41352 into a vise.
2. Insert J 42640 into the lower shroud of the steering column.
3. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
4. Remove the tilt lever from the lower shroud.





5. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower shroud (2).





6. Remove the lower shroud from the upper shroud.
7. Tilt the lower shroud down.
8. Slide the lower shroud backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.





9. Remove the shroud protector (1) from the lower shroud (2).





10. Slide the shift lever seal (2) up the shift lever (4). Remove the shift lever screw (3).
11. Remove the shift lever assembly (4) from the upper shroud (1).
12. Remove the shift lever seal (2) from the shift lever assembly (4).





13. Remove the 2 TORX(R) head screws (1) from the upper shroud (2).
14. Remove the upper shroud (2) from the steering column.