ididit Retrofit Steering Column: 1973 Chrysler B-Body - Manual (Page 3)

Before you start your installation, verify that your turn signals, brake
lights, horn & 4-way flashers are working properly. If they all function
now, then they should function properly again once the installation is
complete.
Verify that your steering wheel and driving wheels are straight.
Disconnect the positive terminal on the battery.
While inspecting the components of the kit, take a moment and notice
the output shaft of the new ididit column. We have been the leading
manufacturer of steering columns for a reason. This column can be
used for a Power gearbox, Manual gearbox or a Rack and Pinion
steering system. Note that the lower shaft is a telescoping shaft. If you
grab it and pull, the shaft has enough travel to accommodate all the
different lengths needed. Since these vehicles were also known to
have a lot of flex in the frames, this telescoping feature also increases
the life of the joints in the steering system.
Column Removal
Disconnect the rag joint from your gearbox.
Remove the bolts and nuts that hold the rag joint
together on the box side (1/2 inch wrench). This
allows more room to drive out the roll pin that
goes through the joint end that is attached to the
box. When driving this pin out it is recommended
that you use a 5/16 punch as this will remove the
pin without destroying it. (Figure 1)
Remove the two bolts that lock the firewall
mount to the column ( ½ inch socket with
extension). Remove the three bolts that hold
the firewall mount to the firewall. Next pry (if
necessary) and loosen the large part of the
mount from the firewall. (Figure 2)
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REMOVAL of OEM Column:
Disconnect positive battery cable.
(Figure 2)
(Figure 1)