Remove the steering column and the steering shaft

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Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Screws

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Remove the four screws holding the steering column
Pull the steering column backwards from the three guides.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Shaft & Steering Column

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Pull the steering shaft out from the steering column.

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Turned Until Upside Down

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Pull out the steering column a little and turn it a half turn to the left until it is upside down.

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Column Pulled Out Backwards & Angled To Left

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Pull out the steering column backwards and angled to the left.