Lower Column Shaft Bearing

Removal
1. Remove steering column from vehicle.
2. Using a suitable screwdriver, pry out lower bearing retainer.
3. Remove upper shaft bearing as described previously.
4. Pull lower end of shaft assembly downward through tube until lower bearing sleeve and lower shaft clears lower end of tube.
5. Slide lower bearing and sleeve from lower steering shaft.
Installation
1. Install upper shaft bearing as described previously.
2. Slide lower bearing and sleeve over shaft and up into outer tube as far as possible.
3. Using a suitable pipe, seat lower bearing retaining ring against lower bearing.
4. Install steering column into vehicle.