Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual page 889

(6) Remove lock plate cover. Use two screwdrivers
to pry cover off plate and out of column.
(7) Remove tilt and turn signal levers.
(8) Remove hazard warning knob. Press knob in
ward and turn in counterclockwise direction to remove.
(9) Compress lock plate and unseat steering shaft
snap ring as follows:
(a) Inspect and identify steering shaft nut
thread type. Metric shafts have identifying groove in
steering wheel locating splines (fig. 2J-2). American
thread shafts do not have this groove.
(b) If shaft has American threads, use tool J-
23653, as is, to compress lock plate and unseat steering
shaft snap ring (fig. 2J-6).
(c) If shaft has metric threads, replace com
pressor tool standard forcing screw with Metric Forcing
Screw J-23653-4 before using compressor tool.
WARNING: The lock plate is under strong spring pres
sure. Do not attempt to remove the snap ring without
using the compressor tool.
(10) Remove compressor tool and snap ring. Discard
snap ring.
(11) Remove lock plate, canceling cam, and upper
bearing preload spring (fig. 2J-47).
(12) Disconnect turn signal switch harness at lower
right side of column jacket.
(13) Loosen all toeplate screws.
(14) Remove bolts attaching column mounting
bracket to column jacket.
(15) Remove nuts attaching column mounting
bracket to instrument panel bolts and remove mounting
bracket.
(16) Remove wire harness protector from column
jacket (fig. 2J-48).
(17) Wrap tape around harness connector to prevent
snagging connector when removed (fig 2J-49).
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Fig. 2J-48 Harness Protector Removal
(18) Remove turn signal switch attaching screws and
remove switch and harness. Pull switch straight up and
out of column.
(19) Insert ignition key in ignition lock cylinder and
turn cylinder to On position.
STEERING COLUMNS 2J-31
Fig. 2J-49 Taping Harness Connector
(20) Compress ignition lock cylinder retaining tab
using thin bladed screwdriver and remove cylinder from
column.
NOTE: The retaining tab is accessible through the slot
adjacent to the turn signal switch mounting boss (fig.
2J-9). If the tab is not visible through the slot, scrape or
knock any casting flash out of the slot to provide access.
(21) Remove cover retaining screws and remove
cover from column (fig. 2J-50).
(22) Remove upper bearing race and bearing seat
from steering shaft (fig. 2J-51).
(23) Reinstall tilt lever and place column in full up
ward tilt position.
Fig. 2J-50 Cover Removal
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