Steering Column Overhaul: Reassembly
- To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Align steering lock with column boss. Ensure steering lock is operational. Tighten steering lock bracket bolt until bolt head breaks off.
- Apply multipurpose grease to bearing spacer and lower column tube-to-shaft contact areas.
- Install tube clamp so edge of clamp is positioned .73-.81" (18.5-20.5 mm) from end of upper column tube, and end of steering shaft is .98-.99" (24.8-25.2 mm) from center of the clevis pin. See Fig 1.
- 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.
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