Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Disassemble

Disassembly Procedure





1. Remove the hazard knob.
2. Remove the steering column housing assembly. Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle.
3. Remove the ignition switch assembly. Refer to Ignition Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle.
4. Remove and dispose of the lower spring retainer (1).
5. Remove the seal retaining bushing (2).





6. If no sensor is present, remove the steering shaft seal (1).





7. Perform the following steps if the Hi Res sensor is present.
7.1. Remove the steering shaft seal (4).
7.2. Remove the retainer sensor (3).
7.3. Remove the hi res steering wheel position sensor (2).
7.4. Remove the sensor adapter (1).
8. The rest of the column with or without sensor is the same.





9. Remove the lower spring retainer (1).
10. Remove the lower bearing spring (2).
11. Remove the lower bearing seat (3).





12. If no sensor is present, remove the bearing retainer (1).





13. Remove the 2 hex washer head tapping screws (2).
14. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).





15. Remove the steering shaft assembly.

Important: Mark the upper shaft assembly and the lower steering shaft assembly to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.





16. Tilt the upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the steering shaft assembly and disengage. If necessary, remove and discard the old centering sphere and spring.





17. Remove the 4 hex washer head tapping screws (1).
18. Remove the steering column housing support assembly (3) with the dimmer switch rod (2) still connected.