ididit Repair of an Unseated ididit Steering Column - Manual

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T, inc
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T, inc
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T, inc
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T, inc
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T, inc
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T, inc
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Repair of an Unseated ididit Steering Column
For Part Number’s 2620100010
Instruction #: 8000010055 REV 12/12
Disassembly:
This kit is used to repair and re-assemble a tilt steering
column. The only tools necessary to do this job is a #1
regular screwdriver and a pair of needle nose pliers.
We will assume your column is fully assembled as we
will start these instructions at the beginning steps.
1. Remove steering wheel and adaptor (if equipped).
2. Before removing the snap ring, you should be aware
there is a strong spring that sets the preload on the
bearings. This spring has a stroke of ¼ inch. So be
prepared for the horn cam to jump at you!!
3. Use the #1 screwdriver to pry the snap ring out of its
groove. If necessary you can destroy the ring, as a
new one is included with the kit.
(Figure 2)
4. Now with the tension released, you can pull the horn
cam up and off the column, then you will see (and can
remove) the spring.
(Figure 3)
5. Under the spring is the race retainer. Use the
screwdriver to remove this. It may be easier to use
two screwdrivers like chop sticks to pull this item
out.
(Figure 3)
6. There are two types of race retainers: Version one was
tin and loosely looks like a bottle cap. The second
version is a billet aluminum item. We will be using
the billet aluminum one.
(Figure 4 A. & B.)
We are constantly looking for improvements to our
products and there is one more that you should know
about. Please look at the bottom of your column. There
may be a push nut on the bottom of your column. If your
column is equipped with this item it must be moved
down the shaft away from the bushing at the bottom of
the column. This push nut will prevent the shaft of the
column from rising into contact with the bearings at the
top of the column. The easiest way to do this is to spin the
nut down. You could also work each of the fingers with
the screwdriver or a strong knife blade. Normally, if you
walk the nut down until it is sitting against the u-joint
or rag joint, this will be enough. It is not necessary to
remove the joint. When finished with this repair you can
push this nut back up till it loosely touches the bushing.
(Figure 5 C., D. & E.)