Steering Column Shift Tube

Remove steering column from vehicle, and clamp in a vise. Remove back-up lamp switch.

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove signal switch and wire harness from column.

Remove screws attaching lower bearing casting to outer tube. With Mini column, remove lower bearing casting from outer tube. Remove bolt retaining shift tube to socket casting and remove shift tube from housing. To install, reverse removal procedure and note following: Torque shift tube and casting retaining bolt. With Mini type column, torque three screws that retain lower bearing casting to outer tube.

NOTE: Apply Locktite to threads before installing.