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Removal (Cougar & Thunderbird Non-Tilt Wheel)

  1. Remove steering wheel and steering column. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD  and STEERING COLUMN R & I  .
  2. Remove "U" joint from lower end of steering shaft. See Figure . Remove multifunction switch. Remove upper bearing retaining plate. Remove upper bearing retaining ring. Remove lock cylinder housing from outer tube.
  3. Remove sensor ring shield from lower end of outer tube (if equipped). Remove coil spring retainer, coil spring and sensor ring from lower end of steering shaft.
  4. Insert screwdriver into slot in shaft sleeve. Expand sleeve slightly and remove from steering shaft. Remove steering shaft and lock cylinder housing assembly from outer tube.
  5. Support edge of lock cylinder housing in vise. Strike steering shaft sharply with a plastic mallet to drive shaft out of bearing in lock cylinder housing. Remove bearing from housing.
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