Steering System (Service Information): Column: Coupling-Steering: Removal

Fully extend or pull out adjustable steering column.
Center the steering wheel and lock the steering wheel with a steering wheel holder.
Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

Fig 1: Shaft Retaining Nuts
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Remove the pinch bolt (4) connecting the steering shaft (3) to the lower steering coupling shaft (5).
Separate the lower coupling (5) from the steering shaft (3).

Fig 2: Steering Coupling
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Remove the pinch bolt (1) from the steering coupling (2) at the steering gear (3).
Carefully slide the coupling (2) from the steering gear (3).
Remove the steering coupling (2) from the vehicle.