Tools Required

1. Remove the tilt spring assembly. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .



2. Remove the 2 pivot pins (1) and (2) using J 21854-01 .



3. Use the tilt lever (2) to pull back on the steering column housing assembly (1) to release.
4. Remove the tilt lever (2).



5. Disassemble the steering column housing assembly, if needed:

5.1.	Remove the bearing assembly (12).

5.2.	Remove the wire protector shield (9).

5.3.	Remove the switch actuator rack (17) and the rack preload spring (16).

5.4.	Remove the drive shaft (8).

5.5.	Remove the switch actuator sector (13).

5.6.	Release the release lever pin (3) using J 22635 .

5.7.	Remove the shoe release lever (2).

5.8.	Remove the release lever spring (4).

5.9.	Remove the dowel pin (7).

5.10.

Remove the steering wheel lock shoes (10) and (11) using J 22635 and the shoe springs (5).

5.11.

Remove the bearing assembly (1).