Disassembly
Remove ignition switch/steering lock assembly. See IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Scribe mating marks on intermediate shaft and steering shaft for reassembly reference. Remove intermediate shaft-to-steering shaft attaching bolt. Separate intermediate shaft from steering shaft.
Reassembly
Grease steering shaft, bushings and bearings. Use NEW shear screws on steering lock assembly. On Millennia, Protege and 626, tighten steering shaft assembly bolts in proper sequence. (Scheme 10)- (Scheme 12). To complete reassembly, reverse disassembly procedure.