Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Disassemble

Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket -Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Standard Column)

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
2. Remove the electronic lock module assembly.
3. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
4. 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.

Notice: Do not use excessive force when removing the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column. Using excessive force may cause damage to the automatic transmission shift lock control and/or the steering column.

5. Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control in the following way:





5.1. Put the shift lever clevis into the NEUTRAL position
5.2. Use a small screwdriver to gently pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column jacket assembly and the cable shift cam assembly.





6. 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.





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





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





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





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