Steering Column Joint/Sphere

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.





2. Center the steering wheel and lock in position.





3. Disconnect the steering column shaft from the flexible coupling.
^ Remove the bolt and rotate the clamp plate.





4. CAUTION: When removing the floor seal do not damage the sealing clips.

Remove the floor seal.
1. Release the retaining clips.
2. Disconnect the upper retainer.





5. Remove the steering column flexible coupling.

Installation





1. WARNING: Install a new pinch bolt. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

Install the steering column shaft flexible coupling.





2. WARNING: Install a new clamp bolt. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

Install the steering column shaft to the flexible coupling.