So you can remove the upper steering column cover, loosen the bolts attaching the steering column to the support bracket with your ratchet and socket. (autopartswarehouse.com)
When used at the front of the vehicle, the top of the strut is the upper steering pivot. (carid.com)
Conequence: FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL. (carsdesk.com)