Disassembly (Fixed Column)
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Remove lower bearing and related components. See LOWER BEARING & RELATED COMPONENTS . Remove retaining ring from top of steering column shaft. Remove steering column shaft. Remove shift lever bowl (column shift) or bowl (floor shift). Remove bowl shroud and shift tube from column jacket.