WARNING: DO NOT hammer, pry or force steering column and column shafts during installation or removal. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to steering components that could lead to loss of steering control during vehicle operation and could result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to remove or install the steering column lower u-joint at the steering gear without first loosening the steering column dash seal and fasteners. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to steering components that could lead to loss of steering control during vehicle operation and could result in serious personal injury or death.
Detach the steering column lower shaft from the lower coupling.
1. Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.
2. Pull apart the steering column shaft from the coupling.
3. Secure the lower shaft to the frame rail to avoid damaging it during subframe removal.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the transmission- to-engine fasteners more than 5 mm (0.19 in).
27. Loosen the bellhousing bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).
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