Can you guys tell me, when do you unplug the wiper and turn signal plugs, from underneath before you attempt to pull the lever assembly out of the top or when they emerge still connected?
Leave the window washer hoses attached until you can pull them off from the top. And make a note of which one goes where.
Have you tried "Megabug" for your steering bits. Reason is I tried the usual culprits for the spring and was directed to Megabug who sorted me out with one.