Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Export

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

Important: Align the block tooth on the steering column shaft assembly to the 12 o'clock position.





1. Put the steering column and J 41352 into a vise.
2. Insert J 42640 into the lower trim cover of the steering column.
3. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle.
4. Pull the tilt lever out from the lower trim cover.





5. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
6. Slide the shift lever seal up the shift lever.





7. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
8. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
9. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.





10. Remove the 2 TORX head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
11. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.





12. Remove the shift lever screw (3).
13. Remove the shift lever assembly (4).
14. Remove the shift lever seal (2) from the shift lever assembly (4).