Overhaul
Steering Column1. Remove the steering column.
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2. Disassemble the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
3. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
Item 4: Steering Column Lock Bearing Disassembly Note
1. CAUTION: Carefully note the position of the steering column lock gear, bearing and retainer prior to removal.
Remove the snap ring.
Item 12: Steering Column Position Spring Disassembly Note
1. WARNING: The steering column position spring is under tension and can come out with great force.
Remove the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft from the steering actuator housing.
1 Pry up on the steering column locking levers using a shop fabricated tool.
2 On tilt steering columns, remove the steering column position spring.
Item 19 and 20: Steering Column Bearing Disassembly Note
1. Use a suitable tool to remove the steering column lower bearing from the steering column lock cylinder housing.
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Item 41: Steering Column Lower Bearing Assembly Note
1. NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.
The numbering and description of components are for correct bearing orientation and not for an assembly order.
NOTE: Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed.
Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.
Item 38: Ignition Switch Assembly Note
1. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
^ Install the screws.
Item 29: Gearshift Lever Pin Assembly Note
1. CAUTION: Gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly (tapered end up) or 1st gear position may be blocked.
Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.
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Item 20: Steering Column Bearing Assembly Note
1. CAUTION: Install the large steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
NOTE: The numbering and description of components are for correct bearing orientation and not for an assembly order.
NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer.
Install the steering column lower bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing.
Item 19: Steering Column Bearing Assembly Note
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1. CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
Using an appropriate bearing installer, install the steering column upper bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.
Item 12: Steering Column Position Spring Assembly Note
1. Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
1 Use a shop-fabricated tool.
2 Install and compress the steering column position spring.
Item 4: Steering Column Lock Bearing Assembly Note
1. Install the bearing retainer firmly to engage the 4 retention tabs into the lock housing using the previously made index marks.