Does anyone know how to remove the steering shaft on a 98 Dakota? There is a pinch bolt on the bottom by the steering box, but i don't see one on the top of the shaft. My u-jonts are destroyed.

 

There is a bolt under the dash that has to be removed also. I recommend using an air ratchet if you can or this will take a while. The bolt under the dash is 2x as long as it needs to be. A regular ratchet/wrench will work but your arms will be tired. Then you will have to collapse(compress) the steering shaft and slide it off at both ends. I had to use a pry bar to compress the shaft because it was rusted. I just pried carefully at the gearbox end and it came right out.

 

Just outta curiosity.....whats the story behind your name??