GMC 1986 P-Truck Service Manual page 276

A. (4.89 ± 0.12 inch) Excluding FS3
B. (4.71 inch) with FS3
Figure 43—Measuring The Coupling Assembly
STEERING COLUMN 3B4-37
1. Battery ground cable.
2. Steering wheel. Refer to " Steering Wheel
Replacement" in this section.
3. Turn signal switch. Refer to " Turn Signal Switch
Replacement" in this section.
• On column shift models, use a suitable size
punch to drive out the shift lever pivot and remove
the shift lever.
• Install the tilt release lever and place the column
in the " up" position.
4. R e ta in e r (230) and s p rin g (232). Use a
screwdriver to turn the retainer until it aligns with
the grooves in the housing, then remove the
retainer and spring.
5. Upper bearing nut (253). Use J-22599.
6. Seat (254) and race (255).
7. Housing pivot pins (221). Use J-21854-01 (figure
46).
8. Bearing housing (219). Pull up on the tilt release
lever, this will disengage the shoes (224), and
remove the housing.
9. Upper and lower bearings (218, 220).
• Remove the bearing races using J-5822 and
10. Tilt release lever.
11. Shoe release pivot pin (228). Use J-22635 or a
suitable punch (figure 48).
12. Spring (227) and lever (229).
13. Shoe kit assembly (225).
• If the upper steering shaft, lower steering shaft,
or centering spheres are being removed, proceed
as follows.
14. Steering shaft assembly through the upper end of
the column. If it is necessary to disassemble the
shaft, proceed as follows:
• D isconnect the shaft at the pot jo in t
• Turn the upper shaft 90 degrees to the lower
• Rotate the centering spheres 90 degrees
• If the bearing housing support is being replaced,
proceed as follows:
15. Screws (231).
16. Support (233).
B-07417
Install or Connect (Figures 44 and 45)
+ 4-
Tools Required:
J-2619-01 (figure 47).
coupling clamp and remove the lower
steering shaft.
sh a ft and s lid e the upper sh aft and
centering sphere from the lower shaft.
and remove the centering spheres and
spring from the upper shaft.
J-22599 Locknut Wrench