Steering Column: Removal
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect transmission shift linkage from column shift tube levers. Mark position of joint to steering shaft. Remove upper intermediate shaft bolt and nut from steering shaft.
- Remove steering column support bracket bolts and nuts. Remove support bracket. Remove steering column seal bolts and seal. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD . Disconnect electrical connectors at column harness.
- Disconnect start/neutral switch and back-up light switch electrical connectors (if equipped). Disconnect transmission indicator cable (if equipped). On column shift models, rotate column so shift lever can clear dash opening. On all models, remove steering column assembly.