Steering Columns: Overhaul: Disassembly
- On pickup models, remove snap ring, then remove steering shaft from column. Disconnect coupling from steering shaft. On all other models, pull the lower shaft bushing out of column and remove shaft. Remove cover from the steering shaft joint socket; remove stopper and joint pin retainer. With steering shaft held upright, press down on shaft and remove joint retaining pin with a magnet. Do not drive pin out. Remove joint socket.
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- 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.