Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Disassemble (Off Vehicle - Standard): Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Remove the steering column jacket. Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble (Off Vehicle) .
- Remove and discard the 4 support screws (1).
- Remove the support mounting adapter (2).
- Remove and discard the lower spring retainer (6).
- Remove the lower bearing spring (5).
- Remove the lower bearing seat (4).
- Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (3).
- Remove and discard the bearing retainer (1).
- Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column jacket.