Removal (Tempo & Topaz Non-Tilt Wheel)
- On vehicles with air bag, park vehicle with wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn lock cylinder to LOCK position. Rotate steering wheel counterclockwise approximately 16 degrees until locked.
- Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD
. On vehicles with air bag, remove contact assembly (clockspring).
- Remove upper and lower shrouds. See Figure
. Remove upper bearing retainer plate. Remove upper bearing retaining ring. Insert 2 screwdrivers under upper bearing and pry against 2 ramps in casting to remove upper bearing and sleeve.