Steering Column: Reassembly

To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Align steering lock with column boss. Ensure steering lock is operational. Tighten bolt until bolt head breaks off. Install column bracket bolt and tighten until head breaks off.
On Colt models, apply adhesive to outside of bearing prior to installation in column tube.
On all models, apply multipurpose grease to bearing prior to installation.
On Colt Vista models, install cover on joint assembly. Fill inside of bearing with multipurpose grease. Install bearing on joint assembly. Wrap tape around circumference of bearing approximately 1 1/2 times. Press bearings into cover.
On Colt Wagon models, ensure projected areas of bearing (located in bottom of column tube) are aligned with holes of tube during installation.

Fig 1: Exploded View of Typical Non-Tilt Steering Column (Typical)

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