Removal (Mustang)
- Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD
. Remove upper and lower shrouds. See Figure
.CAUTION: Before removing contact assembly (clockspring), see CONTACT ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING) under SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
- Remove contact assembly (clockspring). Remove bearing retainer plate. Remove 2 nuts retaining steering shaft flexible coupling to flange on steering input shaft. Remove upper bearing snap ring from steering shaft.
- Pull outward on steering shaft. Shaft will move approximately 1/4" (6.35 mm). Using 2 screwdrivers in casting relief areas, pry bearing off steering shaft.