Steering Columns: Removal
- Disconnect battery ground cable. Raise B2200, B2600 and 626 models. Support with safety stands. On all models, place wheels in a straight-ahead position.
- Remove steering wheel, upper and lower column covers, combination switch, ignition switch and harness connectors. See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES
article in this section.
- On RX7, 323, 626 and 929, remove air duct from below steering column. On 323, remove instrument panel brace. Lower the 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 upper "U" joint attaching bolt. Loosen 2 steering column hinge bracket to pedal assembly support nuts.
- Loosen 2 hinge bracket to pedal assembly nuts. Remove steering column with upper "U" joint by pulling toward passenger compartment.
- On all vehicles, remove steering column upper mounting bracket-to-instrument panel crossmember bolts. Remove column lower mounting brackets.
- Mark steering shaft and upper "U" joint for reassembly reference. Remove upper "U" joint attaching bolt. Pull steering column assembly toward passenger compartment to remove.
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