Steering Upper Shaft Assembly Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn steering wheel so that vehicle's front tires are at straight-ahead position.
Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove key.
Remove steering column assembly from vehicle referring to STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Make alignment marks (3) on steering upper shaft (2) and steering lower shaft (1) for a guide during reinstallation.

Fig 1: Identifying Alignment Marks On Steering Upper & Lower Shaft
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Remove joint bolt (1) and disconnect upper shaft (3) from lower shaft (2).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Upper Shaft From Lower Shaft
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Remove steering upper shaft mounting bolts (1) (4 pieces).

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Upper Shaft Mounting Bolts
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Remove steering upper shaft assembly from vehicle.