Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Disassemble

1. Remove the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module -Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift) or Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble -Off Vehicle (Floor Shift).
2. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
3. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.





4. Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control in the following way:
4.1. Put the shift lever clevis into the NEUTRAL position.
4.2. Use a small screwdriver to pry the automatic transmission shift lock control away from the steering column jacket assembly and the cable shift cam assembly.





5. Remove the 3 flat head tapping screws from the linear shift assembly. Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column support assembly.





6. Remove the inner boot seal (4).
7. Remove the steering shaft seal (3) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
8. Remove the shaft seal retainer (2) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
9. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.





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





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