Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Standard Column)
- Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Remove the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Tilt Column) or Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Standard Column) .
- Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
- Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
- Use a screwdriver to gently pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column jacket assembly.
- Remove the 3 flat head 6-lobed socket tapping screws.
- Remove the park lock cable assembly.
- Remove the 4 TORX(tm) screws from the steering column housing assembly.
- Remove the steering column housing assembly from the steering column housing jacket.
- Remove the following parts from the steering column jacket assembly:
- The steering column seal (3).
- The adapter and bearing assembly (2).
- The lower steering shaft (1).