Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Disassemble

Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the steering column housing assembly. Refer to Steering Column Jacket-Disassemble-Off Vehicle.
2. Remove the pivot and pulse switch assembly. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Assembly-Disassemble-Off Vehicle.





3. Remove the following 4 items from the steering column jacket assembly:
3.1. Remove the lower bearing adapter clip (1).
3.2. Remove the bearing adapter (2).
3.3. Remove the bearing assembly (3).
3.4. Remove the lower bearing adapter (4).





4. Remove the steering shaft assembly from the steering column.

Important: Mark the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly before disassembly. Failure to assemble the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly correctly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.





5. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly (1) 90 degrees from the lower steering shaft assembly (2) to disengage.
6. Separate the race and upper shaft assembly (1) from the lower steering shaft assembly (2).
7. Remove the ignition switch assembly. Refer to Ignition Switch Assembly-Disassemble-Off Vehicle





8. Remove the 4 hexagon washer head tapping screws (3).
9. Remove the steering column housing support assembly (2) from the steering column housing shroud (1).





10. Remove the steering column shroud (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (1).