"S" Models Without Tilt Wheel: Disassembly
- Remove column from vehicle and mount in holding fixture (J-23074). Use screwdriver to pry out shaft lock cover. Depress shaft lock plate with tool (J-3653 & 3653-4). Remove retaining ring. Remove lock plate, cancelling cam and spring.
- Remove screw and turn signal switch arm. Remove 3 screws and wire protector, then switch assembly. Insert key and turn lock to "RUN" position. Remove lock retaining screw from top, then pull cylinder out side. Remove ignition and dimmer switches.
- Remove thrust washer and 4 hex-head screws. Remove sector from housing. Pull off housing. Remove wave washer, lever and spring from key release. Remove 3 screws and plate from bottom of housing. Remove cap, switch pivot pin and switch. If equipped with bearing retainer, remove retainer, bushing, horn contact and bearing. If no retainer, housing must be replaced to replace bearing.
- Remove spring and bolt assembly, spring thrust washer, rack actuator and rack spring. Remove shift lever bowl and shroud. Remove shift bowl lower bearing. Remove back-up light switch. Remove retaining ring from top of shaft. Remove retainer clip at bottom of column. Remove retainer, bearing, spring, shift column (if equipped) and steering shaft.