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Part 2

Fig. 50 Pivot Pin Removal:






COLUMN HOUSING, LOCK SHOES, ACTUATOR SECTOR, SWITCH ACTUATOR RACK, BEARINGS & LOCK BOLT

DISASSEMBLE
1. Remove pivot pins using special tool No. J-21854-01, or equivalent, Fig. 50.
2. Install tilt lever and remove column housing by pulling back on tilt lever and pulling housing down and away from column.
3. Remove driveshaft, switch actuator sector, switch actuator rack and rack preload spring.
4. Remove release lever pin, shoe release lever and release lever spring.
5. Remove dowel pin, lock shoes, shoe springs and bearing assembly.
6. Remove hex head screw, lock bolt spring and lock bolt.

ASSEMBLE
1. Install bearing assembly to column housing.
2. Install driveshaft, switch actuator sector and lock shoes.
3. Install dowel pin, shoe springs and release lever spring.
4. Install shoe release lever, release lever pin and rack preload spring.
5. Install switch actuator rack to switch actuator sector.
6. Install lock bolt, lock bolt spring and hex head screw. Torque screw to 37 lb in
7. Install column housing to column as follows:
a. Position column housing and align switch actuator rack with pin on end of actuator assembly.
b. Pull back on tilt lever and push column housing onto column housing support assembly.
c. Release tilt lever to lock shoes onto dowel pins.
8. Remove tilt lever and install pivot pins lubricated with lithium grease.