Jeep 1979 CJ-5 Technical & Service Manual page 678

STEERING COLUMNS 2J-17
(27) Remove column from vehicle, if necessary, and
mount column in vise using Support Fixture Tool J-
23074 (fig. 2J-5).
(28) Remove s t e e r i n g s h a f t if not removed
previously.
(29) Remove spring clip from lower bearing retainer
and remove retainer, bearing, and adapter.
Column Assembly
CAUTION: Use only the specified screws, bolts, and
nuts when servicing the column and tighten all faste-
ners to recommended torque values only to maintain the
energy-absorbing (compressing) action of the column.
Incorrect length screws or bolts can prevent the column
from compressing under impact The bolts and nuts that
attach the column mounting bracket to the column and
instrument panel must also be tightened to the proper
torque so that the bracket will break away under
impact.
(1) Coat all friction and bearing surfaces with
chassis grease before assembly.
(2) Install lock sector on sector shaft. Install sector
through lock cylinder hole in housing (fig. 2J-17). Use
blunt tool to press sector onto shaft. Be sure sector turns
freely after installation.
Fig. 2J-17 Sector Installation
(3) Install rack preload spring (fig. 2J-15). Bowed
side of spring must bear against lock rack when rack is
installed.
(4) Assemble lock bolt and lock rack (fig. 2J-18).
(5) Install assembled lock bolt and lock rack in
housing. Mate block tooth of lock rack with block tooth
of sector (fig. 2J-19).
(6) Install key-release lever return spring over post
in housing (fig. 2J-20). Insert release lever finger in lock
LOCK R A C K BLOCK T O O T H
6 0 6 7 3
Fig. 2J-18 Assembling Lock Bolt and Lock Rack
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R A C K
LOCK SECTOR BLOCK T O O T H
Fig. 2J-19 Lock Bolt and Lock Rack Installation
6 0 6 7 4
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6 0 6 7 5
Fig. 2J-20 Key Release Lever and Spring
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