Steering Column - Removal

REMOVAL

1. Position front wheels straight ahead.
2. Remove and isolate the negative ground cable from the battery.
3. Remove the airbag, Driver Air Bag - Removal. NOTE: If equipped with cruise control, disconnect clock spring harness from the cruise switch harness on the steering wheel.










4. Remove the steering wheel (2) with puller C-3894-A (1) or an appropriate puller Removal.





5. Remove steering column opening cover, Kneeblocker - Removal.










6. Remove screws from the lower column shroud (2) and remove both the upper and lower shrouds.





7. Turn ignition key to the on position.
8. If vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, disconnect shifter interlock cable from the column.
9. Remove the steering coupler bolt and column mounting nuts (2) then lower column (1) off the mounting studs.










10. Disconnect and remove the wiring harness (1) from the column.
11. Slide the shifter interlock cable from the tie straps.










12. Remove column (4).
13. Transfer the necessary parts if needed.
14. Remove clock spring (3) , switches, (SKREEM if equipped) (5) Clockspring - Removal.