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Trim Covers, Shift Lever Seal - Disassemble

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

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





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. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle (Column and Floor Shift)





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





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





8. Slide the shift lever seal (2) up the shift lever (4). Remove the shift lever screw (3) from the shift lever assembly (4).
9. Remove the shift lever assembly (4).
10. Remove the shift lever seal (2) from the shift lever (4).





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





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