Tools Required

J 23072 Shift Tube Remover

1. Remove the steering column housing assembly. Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .



2. Remove the following 3 items from the steering column jacket assembly:

2.1.	Remove the steering shaft seal (4).

2.2.	Remove the sensor retainer (3).

2.3.	Remove the steering wheel speed sensor assembly (2) from the adapter and bearing assembly (1).




3. Remove the following 4 items from the steering column jacket assembly:

3.1.	Remove the lower spring retainer (1).

3.2.	Dispose of the lower spring retainer (1).

3.3.	Remove the lower bearing spring (2).

3.4.	Remove the lower bearing seat (3).




4. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).



5. Remove the steering shaft assembly from the steering column.



6. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly (1) 90 degrees from the lower steering shaft assembly (2) to disengage.
7. Separate the race and upper shaft assembly (1) from the lower steering shaft assembly (2).
8. Remove the ignition switch assembly. Refer to Ignition Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle



9. Remove the 4 support screws (1).
10. Remove the steering column housing support assembly (2).



11. Remove the lock plate (1).
12. Remove the steering column shroud (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).