Disassembly Inspection and Installation

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the coupling and universal joint from the steering column and shaft assembly.
2. Apply the grease to the inside lip of the boot.





3. Remove the boot while using a rod to widen the lip section.





4. Apply the grease to the inside lip of the inner cover.
5. Cover the joint while using a rod to widen the lip section.





6. While using the rod to widen the inner cover from behind, pull the cover to remove it from the joint.





7. If it is necessary to remove the steering lock cylinder, use a hack saw to cut the special bolts at the steering lock bracket side.

INSPECTION
1. The steering shaft for damage, play and round movement.
2. The joints for excessive play, damage or rough movement.
3. The tilt bracket for cracks or damage.
4. The cover or boot for damage.
5. Make sure that the steering lock mechanism operates properly. If necessary, replace.





ASSEMBLY
1. When installing the steering & ignition lock and steering lock bracket to the column tube, temporarily install the steering lock in alignment with the column boss.
2. After checking that the lock works properly, tighten the special bolts until the head twists off.

CAUTION: The steering lock bracket and bolts must be replaced with new ones when the steering lock is installed.





3. Cover the inside lip of the inner cover with grease and pull the outside of the cover onto the joint.
4. Fill the inside of the bearing with multipurpose grease.
5. Install the bearings to the shaft on the joint assembly.





6. Wrap vinyl tape approximately one and one-half times around the concave circumference of the bearings, and then press fit the bearings into the cover assembly.

INSTALLATION
1. Before installation, apply multipurpose grease to the groove on the inside of the bearing and mating surfaces of the boot and cover assembly.





2. Connect the steering lower shaft and joint assembly.

NOTE: When installing, secure the U-joint to the gear box first, then to the steering column shaft.

3. Install the dust cover with column shaft assembly.
4. Install the steering column assembly to the column member assembly (4 bolts).
5. Install the malfunction switch and connect the connectors.
6. Install the lower cover and upper and lower shroud.
7. Install the steering wheel.

NOTE: When installing, do not use a hammer as the collapsible column shaft could be damaged.