Aerostar AWD V6-183 3.0L (1991)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Tilt Column
Upper Shaft Bearing
REMOVAL
Fig. 34 Tilt Steering Column
1.
Remove steering column assembly, then remove horn brush assembly from bearing plate.
2.
Remove conical coil spring and upper bearing plate, Fig. 34.
3.
Remove upper bearing C-clip from shaft.
4.
Place tilt casting to the upper position to unload tilt spring.
5.
Using pivot pin removal tool Nos. T67P-3D739-B or T70P-3D739-A or equivalents, remove pivot pins. The tilt spring will still exert an
upward force. Carefully remove the pivot pins.
6.
Remove tilt casting, the 2 bearings, tilt release lever and lock lever.
7.
Using a suitable drift and hammer, tap bearings from tilt casting.
INSTALLATION
1.
Install bearings into tilt casting.
2.
Install tilt spring between upper and lower tilt casting and tilt latch release lever into upper position.
3.
Align castings and insert the 2 pivot pins.
4.
Install upper bearing snap ring, upper bearing retainer plate and conical spring.
5.
Install horn brush assembly.
6.
Install steering column into vehicle.
