[Bob Moore]

If you decide not to cut the rubber sealing plate, you need to remove 5 sheet metal fasteners with a 10MM 6point socket. I find it easiest to remove the cross bolt on the steering shaft and wedge open the flange - one bolt instead of 2 on the rag joint.

I usually leave the steering wheel on to pull with when everything is loose.

Takes less than 15 minutes to remove at the pick a part. I then change steering wheels to the later truck 4 spoke or Camaro 4 spoke. The yard includes the wheel with the column - same price.