Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Disassemble

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE





1. Remove the lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle.
2. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle.
3. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.
Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly from the steering column housing assembly.

IMPORTANT: Using excessive force in removing the electrical BTSI actuator from the steering column may cause damage.





4. Remove the electrical brake transmission system interlock actuator in the following way.
4.1. Put the shift lever clevis into the NEUTRAL position
4.2. Use a small screwdriver to pry the electrical brake transmission system interlock actuator from the steering column jacket assembly and the cable shift cam assembly.





5. Remove the 3 flat head 6-lobed socket tapping screws from the linear shift assembly.
Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column jacket assembly.





6. Remove the foam insulator (1) from the lower end of the steering shaft assembly.





7. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).





8. Remove the steering shaft assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).





9. Remove the 4 TORX(R) head screws (1) from the steering column support assembly (2).
10. Discard the 4 TORX(R) head screws (1).
11. Remove the steering column support assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).