Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual page 888

2J-30 STEERING COLUMNS
TILT COLUMN OVERHAUL—CJ AND SCRAMBLER MODELS
NOTE: Although the tilt column (fig. 2J-J>7) can be
disassembled down to the housing with the column
mounted in the vehicle, the column must be removed if
(57) Install column bezel.
(58) Tighten toeplate screws to 10 foot-pounds (14
N»m) torque.
(59) Remove protective covering from column
painted areas.
(60) Connect battery negative cable.
RELEASE LEVER PIN SHOE
/release PIN
LOWER ILEVE
BEARING /SPRI
UPPER
BEARING
disassembly is to be more extensive. If the column is
removed, use Support Fixture J-2307k to mount the col
umn in a vise for service operations (fig. 2J-5).
Column Disassembly
(1) Place front wheels in straight-ahead position.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(3) Cover painted areas of column.
(4) Remove steering wheel.
(5) Remove gearshift lever retaining pin and re
move lever, if equipped.
STEERING SHAFT
TURN SIGNAL SNAP RING
SWITCH
STEERING
WHEEL
NUT
COLUMN MOUNTING
BRACKET
SPRING CLIP
COLUMN MOUNTING
BEARING ADAPTER BRACKET BOLTS
Fig. 2J-47 Tilt Steering Column—CJ and Scrambler Models
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