steering column housing replacement

1991 CHEVROLET S-10
167,320 MILES • 4.3L • V6 • 2WD • MANUAL
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I am having trouble removing my steering column housing it will not budge. I have tried everything.
Jun 21, 2017 at 5:51 AM
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you have to remove all the switches first then there are two bolts that hold it in place. tilt columns are a little different. you need a special tool to remove the lock plate on top under steering wheel then a snap ring. See picture.
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Jun 21, 2017 at 6:40 AM
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