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Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Column shift

  1. Remove the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  2. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.

  3. Object Number: 324887  Size: SH
  4. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.
  5. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly.


    Object Number: 662202  Size: SH
  6. Remove the 3 flat head tapping screws from the linear shift assembly.
  7. Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column support assembly.

  8. Object Number: 343881  Size: SH
  9. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.

  10. Object Number: 389648  Size: SH
  11. Remove the steering shaft assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).

  12. Object Number: 389651  Size: SH
  13. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (1) from the steering column support assembly (2).
  14. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws (1).
  15. Remove the steering column support assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).

Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Floor Shift

  1. Remove the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  2. Inspect the steering column assembly for accident damage.

  3. Object Number: 322982  Size: SH
  4. Remove the 2 pan head screws (1) from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).
  5. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).

  6. Object Number: 343881  Size: SH
  7. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.

  8. Object Number: 389648  Size: SH
  9. Remove the steering shaft assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).

  10. Object Number: 389651  Size: SH
  11. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (1) from the steering column support assembly (2).
  12. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws (1).
  13. Remove the steering column support assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).