Disassembly/Assembly

1. Disable airbag, refer to Air Bags and Seat Belts/Air Bags (Supplemental Restraint Systems)/Service and Repair.
2. Remove steering column, refer to Removal/Installation.

Fig. 69 Exploded View Of Steering Column Assembly:

Fig. 70 Exploded View Of Steering Column Assembly:

Fig. 71 Steering Lock Removal:

Fig. 72 Lower Bearing Removal:

Fig. 73 Clevis Pin Removal:

3. Disassemble steering column in numbered sequence shown, noting the following:
- If it is necessary to remove the steering lock, use a hacksaw to cut the special bolts at steering lock bracket side.

Fig. 74 Column Tube Clamp Installation:

4. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:

- After ensuring steering lock operates correctly, tighten special bolts until heads twist off.