Steering Columns: Overhaul: Disassembly: Notes
- Pull lower shaft bearing out of column and remove shaft. Remove cover from the steering shaft joint socket, remove the stopper, and withdraw the retainer. With steering shaft upright, pull out joint retaining pin, using a magnet. Remove joint socket.
- Loosen column tube clamp, draw out column tube, and remove the column bushing. When removing the tilt bracket, cut a slot in head of retaining studs, then unscrew studs, and remove steering lock. Lightly tap the tilt bracket with a wooden hammer to drive the bracket assembly from the upper end of column tube.