This is not an easy job. If you have never disassembled a Steering Column, you may want a Person Experienced in this type proceedure complete the work.
View Full Image Fig. 2: Disengage the horn wiring
View Full Image Fig. 3: If equipped, remove the snapring from the steering shaft
Mark the steering wheel-to-steering shaft relationship.
If equipped, remove the snapring from the steering shaft.
Remove the nut from the steering shaft. Remove the steering wheel with a puller
Make sure the switch is in the off position
View Full Image Fig. 1: Retaining ring removal
View Full Image Fig. 2: Pliers may be used to remove the turn signal wire protector
Fig. 3: Removing the turn signal switch
View Full Image Fig. 4: Install the lockplate and the retaining ring using the tool illustrated (or its equivalent)
Remove the instrument panel trim cover.
Insert a screwdriver into the lockplate cover slot and pry out the cover. Remove the lockplate. A special tool is available to do this. The tool is an inverted U-shape, with a hole for the shaft. The shaft nut is used to force it down. Pry the wire snapring out of the shaft groove. Discard the snapring.
Remove the tool and lift the lockplate off the shaft.
Remove the turn signal lever screw and lever.
Press the hazard button inward and unscrew it.
Remove the switch retaining screws. Pull the switch connector out of the mast jacket and feed the switch connector through the column support bracket.
Position the turn signal lever and shifter housing in the downward, or "low" position and pull downward on the lower end of the column using a pliers on the tab provided. Remove the wire protector.
Remove the switch mounting screws. Remove the switch by pulling it straight up
Under Switch should be Screws that tighten Column to Head.
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