Suzuki Samurai 1986, Service Manual

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18-4. REMOVAL
NOTE:
When removing the column assembly from the
car, special care must be taken in handling it
Use of a steering wheel puller other than the
steering wheel remover recommended in this
manual or a sharp blow on the end of the
steering shaft, leaning on the assembly, or
dropping the assembly is prohibited. Any of
such actions could shear the plastic shear pins
which maintain column length especially.
Steering Hand Wheel
1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
Pull
horn button to remove.
Fig. 18-3
After loosening steering shaft nut, remove
steering wheel by using special tool.
Fig. 18-4
Special tool (Steering wheel
remover 09944-36010)
Steering Column
1) After removing steering handwheel according
to the foregoing step, remove steering covers
(lower upper).
NOTE:
After removing instrument lower panel, loosen
2 screws and 4 nuts securing steering column to
remove upper cover.
Fig. 18-5
18-6