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you don't need to completely remove the column, you just need to be able to slide the shaft up a couple/few inches. From memory, remove the wheel, remove the shroud hiding the switches, and the switches. I seem to recall that the wires have enough slack that you can slide the assembly over the end of the shaft. Remove the upper shaft bearing by removing three screws. I drilled two small holes in the lower instrument panel (which are covered by the shroud once it is back in place) to access two of the screws. I'm probably leaving something out, but that's the general picture. It's a good time to clean and re-lube the upper bearing, too.
Once you remove the pinch bolt (not just loosen; there is a flat that will prevent complete disengagement of the shaft) you can slide the shaft up. Don't pound or use too much force or you can collapse the shaft, which of course is designed to collapse in an accident.
From there replacing the bush and the shaft/upper joint is pretty tight work, but not bad.
Mike
Last edited on 04-11-2010 10:43 pm by Dakota123