steering column should slide through the dash opening once you remove the plastic column cover. There are also two holes so you can easy access the two bolts that hold the column to the cowl section. Then take the 3 bolts off that hold the firewall plate to the firewall. remove the clamp that holds that plate to the column and remove the clamp that holds the column to the steering box. Unhook the shift linkage and the reverse switch. I believe thats everything. Then pull it out through the firewall and dash in one piece.
If you checked the flasher flasher then maybe the switch is craped out.