GMC 1976 ZEO 6083 Maintenance Manual page 589

Figure 86-Removing Tilt Spring Retainer
16 . With the ignition switch in "acc" position,
remove two ignition switch mounting screws and
ignition switch . Remove two neutral-start switch
screws and neutral-start switch.
17 . Remove two pivot pins with tool No . J-
21854-1 (figure 87). Remove intermediate shaft as-
sembly or lower flange so shaft can be pulled up
through column .
Figure 87-Removing Pivot Pins
STEERING
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18 . Disengage lock shoes by pulling on release
lever. Remove bearing housing assembly by pulling
upward
to
extend rack full downand moving housing
assembly to the left to disengage rack from actuator .
Remove actuator rod assembly .
19 . Remove steering shaft assembly . Remove up-
per bearing seat and inner race .
20 . Disassemble steering shaft assembly by
removing center spheres and anti-lash spring .
21 . Remove four support screws and remove sup-
port assembly .
22 . Remove shift tube retaining ring with screw
driver . Remove thrust washer .
If service is required on upper end only, steps 1
thru 22 may be performed in the vehicle. It is neces-
sary to remove the mounting bracket and loosen toe
plate to prevent bending of jacket and toe plate to
service the signal switch .
23 . Remove clip, bearing adapter retainer and
bearing adapter assembly from lower end of jacket .
24 . Remove shift tube from bowl (use tool No.
J-23072) (figure 88). Insert bushing on end of tool in
shift tube and force tube out of bowl . Care should be
taken not to jam lower shift lever into lower jacket.
Lever must be aligned with "T" slot to remove shift
tube . DO NOT HAMMER OR PULL ON LOWER
OR UPPER SHIFT TUBE BECAUSE PLASTIC
JOINT MAY BE SHEARED.
Figure 88-Removing Shift Tube From Bowl