Steering Columns: Overhaul: Disassembly

Pull lower shaft bearing out of column and remove shaft. Loosen lower column tube retaining clamp and remove tube. If tilt bracket is to be removed, cut slot in bracket retaining bolt head and remove with screwdriver. Tap bracket assembly lightly with wood hammer and draw assembly from column. Remove joint socket cover and retainer. Place shaft in vertical position, press downward and draw socket pin out with magnet, then remove socket.