SLX V6-3.2L SOHC (1996)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service Precautions
Steering Column Removal
Steering Column
The steering column absorbs energy and is designed to compress in a frontal crash to decrease the chance of injury to the driver.
CAUTION: Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column assembly on
its end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the slide block which maintains column rigidity. Leaning on the column assembly could cause the
jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the column's collapsible design. If it is necessary to remove the steering wheel, use only
the specified steering wheel puller. Under no conditions should the end of the shaft be hammered upon, as hammering could loosen slide block which
maintains column rigidity.
