Comanche 2WD L4-150 2.5L VIN E TBI (1989)
17.
Remove key warning buzzer switch and contacts as a unit. Do not remove key warning buzzer and contacts separately, as contacts may
detach and drop into the steering column.
18.
With lock cylinder in On position, remove retaining screw and pull lock cylinder out of steering column.
Fig. 39 Removing ignition & dimmer switches
19.
Remove ignition switch and dimmer switch from lower end of steering column.
20.
Remove screws attaching lock cylinder housing cover to steering column jacket, then the cover.
Fig. 51 Removing upper bearing & race
21.
Remove upper bearing race and bearing seat from steering shaft.
22.
Install tilt-release lever and place steering column in full upward tilt position. The tilt spring guide retainer retains strong spring force.
Fig. 46 Tilt spring & retainer removal
23.
Press tilt spring guide retainer inward and turn it counterclockwise until retainer tabs disengage from lock cylinder housing lugs. Remove tilt
spring guide retainer, guide and spring from housing.
24.
Position steering column in center, non-tilt position.
25.
Using pivot pin removal tool No. J21854-01 or equivalent, remove lock cylinder housing-to-steering column support pivot pins.
26.
Lift tilt-release lever to release lock shoes. Pull lock cylinder housing upward to disengage shoes, then turn housing clockwise to separate lock
rack from remote rod. Remove lock cylinder housing from support.
27.
Remove tilt-release lever from lock cylinder housing.
28.
Remove lock sector spring retaining screw, then the spring. Rotate spring in a clockwise direction to remove it from lock bolt.
29.
Remove lock bolt, lock rack, rack preload spring and remote rod from lock cylinder housing.
