Models Less Airbag

Fig. 27 Steering Column Tool:

Fig. 28 Steering Column Tool Positioning:

Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground, then remove steering column cover from lower portion of instrument panel
2. Remove ignition lock cylinder.
3. On models equipped with tilt column, remove tilt release lever.
4. On all models, remove shrouds, multi-function switch, horn pad and steering wheel.
5. Fabricate tool from piece of tubing as shown in Fig. 27.
6. Install tool on steering shaft, aligning clearance slot over shaft retaining pin.
7. Install steering wheel nut, Fig. 28, and relieve spring pressure on shaft retaining pin.
8. Remove retaining pin from steering shaft using a suitable drift.
9. Remove steering wheel nut and tool.
10. Remove steering shaft retaining washer and upper alignment wedge from steering shaft.
11. Insert a small screwdriver between inner and outer race of bearing and gently pry bearing and bearing sleeve out of lock cylinder housing bearing pocket.

Installation

1. Slip bearing sleeve over upper bearing.
2. Install upper bearing into lock housing bearing pocket.
3. Install alignment wedge and retaining washer over steering shaft.
4. Fabricate a tool from a piece of tubing as shown in Fig. 27.
5. Install tool on shaft, aligning pin clearance slot with shaft retaining pin hole.
6. Install steering wheel nut. Tighten nut to compress steering shaft preload spring enough to provide adequate clearance to shaft retaining pin hole.
7. Install shaft retaining pin, then remove steering wheel nut and tool.
8. Install steering wheel, multi-function switch, horn pad and shrouds.
9. On models equipped with tilt column, install tilt release lever.
10. On all models, install ignition lock cylinder, steering column covers and connect battery ground.