Remove steering shaft lower part from steering column

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
The bottom steering shaft and the steering column are not encoded in relation to each other. Always mark the positioning of the steering shaft in relation to the steering column for removals, installations and replacements. Non-compliance will lead to inclination of the steering wheel.

• Mark the positioning of the bottom steering shaft (1) to the steering column (2).

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• Loosen screw (1).
• Detach bottom steering shaft (2) from steering column.

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