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Removal (Tempo & Topaz Non-Tilt Wheel)

  1. 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.
    CAUTION: Before removing contact assembly (clockspring), see CONTACT ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING)  under SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
  2. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD  . On vehicles with air bag, remove contact assembly (clockspring).
  3. 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.