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Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

- Tools Required
- J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture
- J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin





1. Put the steering column and J 41352 into a vise.

IMPORTANT: Align the block tooth on the steering shaft assembly to the 12 O' clock position.

2. Insert J 42640 into the lower shroud of the steering column.
3. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage - Off Vehicle.
4. Pull the tilt lever out from the lower shroud.





5. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower shroud (2) .
6. Slide the shift lever seal up the shift lever.





7. Remove the lower shroud from the upper shroud.
8. Tilt the lower shroud down.
9. Slide the lower shroud backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.





10. Remove the 2 TORX head screws (1) from the upper shroud (2).
11. Remove the upper shroud (2) from the steering column.





12. Remove the shift lever screw (3).
13. Remove the shift lever assembly (4).
14. Remove the shift lever seal (2) from the shift lever assembly (4).