Chevrolet 2005 SSR Pickup Owner's Manual page 244

Removing the Ball Rod
To remove the ball rod do the following:
1. Open the lock cover on the handwheel and unlock
with the key.
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2. Hold the ball rod tight with one hand, tighten the
handwheel slightly and turn it clockwise as far as
it will go.
3. Pull the ball rod down and off. Store the ball rod for
future use.