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Removal Procedure

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    NOTE: Refer to Steering Column in Lock Position Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  1. LOCK the steering column and verify the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
  2. Move the silencer pad away from the steering column.
  3. Fig 1: Steering Shaft, Couplings, And Bolts
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  4. Use paint in order to place match marks on the steering shaft coupling (3) and on the shaft (4).
  5. Remove the upper bolt (7) from the coupling.
  6. Remove the lower bolt (6) from the coupling.
  7. Move the coupling (2) onto the steering column shaft (1).
  8. Remove the coupling from the steering column shaft.