Updated 01-16-2020

All the part names and where they go helps a lot.

I have the column out on the bench for photographic access. It can be done in the car just fine.

There are three ears that hold it on the wheel. Just pull it off.

Push the plastic connector sleeve in and turn counter clock wise. Then just pull it out.

Use snap ring pliers to remove the clip from the steering shaft.

Remove the 13/16 nut from the shaft that holds the steering wheel on.

Factory marks on the wheel and shaft are there to help the wheel go back in the same position. If they're missing use a chisel to make the marks.

My puller had 1/2 inch bolts that attached to the wheel and the puller took a 9/16 socket.

(Your puller may differ here)

Install the Lock Plate Remover tool and tighten until you expose the snap ring that holds it on. My tool used a 7/8 socket

(Your puller may differ here)

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I use a seal pick and a small flat blade to pop the snap ring out of the groove and slide it up to the tool.

With the snap ring slid up, remove the tool and then pull the snap ring and lock plate off.

Remove the Upper Bearing Spring located below the lock plate.

Use a small phillips screw driver to take the Hazard Flasher Button off.

Use a phillips screw driver.

Use a phillips screw driver to remove the three screws holding the Turn Signal Assembly on. You will have to move the switch to get to this screw, so do it first.

I recommend changing the Turn Signal Return Springs. These little guys can break with age, so it's worth the peace of mind having new ones in when finished.

$3.00 from my local auto store.

At the base of the column are the harness connectors for the Turn Signal Switch, Wipers, and Cruise Cont. Remove them from the holder for the next steps.

Pull the switch out and hang it down in front of the column. Pull the wiring out as far as the connector underneath will let you.

Use a pair of needle nose pliers to pull the switch out. (There's a spring clip that will stay stuck in there. We'll get that in a minute)

Use a T20 Torx to remove the Ignition Cylinder Holding Pin.

With the Holding Pin removed, the Ignition Cylinder pulls right out.

Use a pair of needle nose pliers to remove the Spring Clip. Take care not to bend it. It fits on the switch as pictured above.

Pull this out now, so it doesn't fall out when you pull the Lock Housing.

Remove the three silver T30 Torx screws holding the Lock Housing.

Pull the Lock Housing Cover forward and let it hang with the Turn Signal Switch.

Unscrew the Tilt Lever and remove the End Cap.

Use a phillips screw driver to remove the Tilt Spring. This is done by compressing the cap and turning counter clockwise.

Remove this Inner Race so it doesn't fall out later.

There's another tool with a larger bolt with a small threaded end that screws into the pin. I hear it can break, causing cursing.

The threaded end screws into the pin ( It has a 9/64 Allen head). The cup goes over the pin and then you use a 1/2 inch wrench to tighten and pull the pin out.

Repeat on the other side.

Screw the Tilt Lever back in and move it a few times while pulling the top of the housing forward until it releases.

Rotate the housing clockwise slightly to be able to get the High Beam Rod through the opening in the housing. Let the housing hang.

These are the offending loose bolts. Tighten all four of the E8 Reverse Torx bolts down before proceeding.

(We don't want anything else coming loose now)

With all four tightened down, remove one at a time and clean the threads.

Coat the threads with Red Loctite and reinstall. (Do all four) Once these are tightened, repeat all the steps in reverse to reassemble.

This Ignition Switch Actuator Rack (Attached to the Steering Column Housing)

Must go over this pin that is part of the Switch Actuator Assembly

That controls this rod going down to the Ignition Switch on the column

The Actuator Rack and this Sector Gear must line up as pictured. Install the Ign Cylinder temporarily and check its function.

Push the Pivot Pins in by hand and then tap them all the way in with a hammer.

The Column Housing Cover End Cap has a Dimmer Switch Rod Actuator that sits in it like pictured above.

It has to engage the Dimmer Rod as pictured.

Put the End Cap in place and hold with your Left hand. Use your Right thumb to push the Actuator and click the Dimmer Switch. If that's OK, install Lock Housing Cover.

With the Ign Cylinder installed, turn the switch to the "Run" position. Use a small flat blade to push the Green tab up and then install the Buzzer Switch.

The Buzzer Switch and the Spring Clip go together as pictured. Install them assembled together.