Steering Column: Removal
- Disconnect battery ground cable. Place wheels in a straight-ahead position. Remove steering wheel, upper and lower column covers, combination switch, ignition switch and harness connectors.
- Remove instrument panel brace and air duct from below steering column. Remove 2 steering column upper mounting bracket-to-instrument panel crossmember nuts.
- Lower upper end of column as necessary to gain access to intermediate shaft upper "U" joint. Mark steering shaft and upper "U" joint for reassembly reference.
- Remove "U" joint attaching bolt. Loosen 2 steering column hinge bracket-to-clutch/brake pedal support nuts. Remove steering column with upper "U" joint by pulling toward passenger compartment.
NOTE:
If steering rack and intermediate shaft are also removed, "U" joints and intermediate shaft must be marked for reassembly reference. Both ends of shaft are identical.